Innovative methods
The integration of quantitative and qualitative methods in family science allows researchers to explore the complexity of family life, providing a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding that can inform both theory and practice.
Michelle Pasco Michelle Pasco
- Assistant Professor
- she/her/hers
- mpasco@umn.edu
Dr. Pasco’s research uses a culturally-informed lens to understand the lived experiences of ethnic-racial minoritized youth and families within neighborhood contexts and uses different methods to examine how neighborhood factors influence them.
Timothy Piehler Timothy Piehler
- Associate Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor
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- 612-301-1484
- tpiehler@umn.edu
My program of research is focused on developing and evaluating preventive interventions in the areas of youth mental health and substance use.
Avelina Rivero Avelina Rivero
- Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
- Ella/she/her/hers
- river896@umn.edu
Dr. Rivero's research identifies how family members can influence and shape Latina young women’s body image perceptions and development and explores the unique role cultural values play in shaping family interactions and relationships.
Xiaoran Sun Xiaoran Sun
- Assistant Professor
- she/her/hers
- sunx0521@umn.edu
As a developmental and family psychologist, I conduct research on the interplay between family systems processes and well-being across adolescence and young adulthood.
