Dr. Jamie M. Ostrov
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Office: 214 Park Hall
Phone: (716) 645-3650 x.214
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Summary of Research Interests:

Dr. Ostrov is a developmental psychologist focusing on the study of social development with a developmental psychopathology orientation. His main research activities attempt to understand the development of subtypes of aggressive behavior in children. Specifically, Dr. Ostrov and his colleagues have been exploring the development of relational and physical aggression (and victimization) during early and middle childhood using new observational methods. Other research projects include the study of various salient relationships (e.g., peer, friendship, romantic, teacher-child and parent-child) as a developmental context for the transmission and reinforcement of aggressive and prosocial behaviors. In addition, Dr. Ostrov has conducted research studying nonverbal behavior and social dominance, media violence, and interventions with aggressive youth.

Representative Publications:

• Ostrov, J. M., Gentile, D. A., & Crick, N. R. (in press). Media Exposure, Aggression and Prosocial Behavior During Early Childhood:A Longitudinal Study. Social Development.
• Ostrov, J. M., Crick, N. R., & Stauffacher. K. (2006). Relational Aggression, Sibling and Peer Relationships during Early Childhood. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 27, 241-253.
• Ostrov, J. M. (2006). Deception and Subtypes of Aggression in Early Childhood. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 93, 322-336.
• Murray-Close, D., Ostrov, J. M., Crick, N. R. (in press). Growth of Relational Aggression During Middle Childhood: Associations With Gender and Internalizing Problems. Development and Psychopathology.
• Crick, N. R., Ostrov, J. M., & Werner, N. E. (2006).  A longitudinal study of relational aggression, physical aggression and children’s social-psychological adjustment.  Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 34,131-142.
• Ostrov, J. M.,  & Crick, N. R.  (2005).  Current directions in the study of relational aggression during early childhood. Early Education and Development, 16, 109-114.
• Burr, J. E., Ostrov, J. M., Jansen, E. A., Cullerton-Sen, & Crick, N. R. (2005). Relational Aggression & Friendship During Early Childhood: “I won’t be your friend unless…” Early Education and Development, 16, 161-184.
• Ostrov, J. M., Crick, N. R., & Keating, C. F. (2005).  Gender biased perceptions of Preschoolers' behavior: How much is aggression and prosocial behavior in the eye of the beholder?  Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 52, 393-398.
• Ostrov, J.M., Woods, K.E., Jansen, E.A., Casas, J.F., & Crick, N.R. (2004). An observational study of delivered and received aggression, gender, and social-psychological adjustment in preschool: "This white crayon doesn't work..." Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 19, 355-371.
• Ostrov, J.M., & Keating, C.F. (2004). Gender differences in preschool aggression during free play and structured interactions: An observational study. Social Development, 13, 255-275.
• Crick, N. R., Ostrov, J. M., Appleyard, K., Jansen, E. A. & Casas, J. F. (2004). Relational Aggression in Early Childhood: “You can't come to my birthday party unless…” In M. Putallaz, & K. L. Bierman, (Eds.). Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Violence Among Girls: A Developmental Perspective. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
• Ostrov, J. M. & Weinberg, R. A. (2004). Peer Relationships. In R. Lerner, & C. Fisher (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science: An Encyclopedia of Research, Policies, and Programs. Thousand Oaks: Sage.