Welcome to the Social and Emotional Development Lab at UConn!
Our research focuses on the effect of peers and social acceptance on children's, adolescents', and young adults' social and emotional development and adjustment.
UConn KIDS
Interested in participating in more research? You can sign your family up to be part of UConn KIDS (Kids in Developmental Science) which will keep you informed of what studies you and your children quality for.
Get involved
We are currently seeking participants between the ages of 14-17 to participate in a research project on the social pressures teens may face when deciding how to respond to prejudice they experience or observe. See the "Teen Beliefs and Coping Strategies Study" tab for information about the study and how to participate!