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I am a life-span developmental psychologist that studies how people create their future by setting, striving for, and succeeding in their long-term goals. In my research, I explore the development of self-regulatory actions and the role that socioemotional skills in can play youth thriving, academic success, and career development.
In my research, I explore the development of self-regulatory actions during adolescence and adulthood. Broadly, my work has two foci: 1) The self-regulatory actions associated with managing uncertainty (backup plans and serendipitous actions); and 2) The associations between self-regulatory actions (and socioemotional skills more broadly) and youth thriving, academic success, and career development.

Assistant Professor, Developmental Sciences Division
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