(1) relational aggression and victimization is generally more common among girls during early childhood,
(2) relational aggression is more sophisticated during early childhood than previously thought
(3) relational aggression is stable and associated with social-psychological adjustment problems during early childhood
We have been working on developing school-based observational methods for the study of relational and physical aggression during early childhood. We are also interested in the role of proactive and reactive functions of relational and physical aggression.
Research projects have also included the study of deception, social dominance, hostile attribution biases, prosocial behavior, friendship development, and play behavior.
In collaboration with UB colleagues and school partners we have begun to develop a preventive intervention for aggressive behavior and social competence in early childhood classrooms.
With colleagues at UB's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) we have conducted research on aggression, impulsivity and brain functioning in emerging adulthood.
For more information about the findings from our research, please visit the publications link. At this link, you can download articles of recent publications as well as selected conference presentations. For more information about ongoing or upcoming research projects, please visit the lab projects section of our site.
