Explores the interplay between digital technology (e.g., smartphones, social media, Internet) and family dynamics and its impacts on family relationships, youth development, and family members' well-being.
Understanding the complex interplay between individuals, families, and the broader social environment, with implications for relationship counseling, policy development, and societal well-being.
The dynamics, influences, and outcomes associated with these relationships in order to inform theories about family dynamics, influence therapeutic interventions, and provide insights into the factors that contribute to positive or challenging…
Understanding how individuals and families navigate and adapt to challenging circumstances in order create strategies and develop interventions to enhance their well-being.
A multi-disciplinary approach to developing, testing, and disseminating evidence-based strategies and programs that improve the health and wellbeing of diverse individuals, families, and communities.
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.
This focuses on studying the dynamics and interactions between different generations within families and societies and explores how individuals from various age groups relate to and influence each other, examining both the positive and challenging…
This research delves into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence the formation of gender identity and may also investigate the intersectionality of gender identity with other aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, and…
Using a variety of research methods to understand foster care dynamics and inform policies, interventions, and support systems to enhance the well-being of children and families in the foster care system.