Child/Family/Developmental
Overview
The Child/Family/Developmental Psychology focus area is a domain of specialization building on strengths long existing within the Department of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. The focus area interfaces child clinical, school, family, and developmental psychology, supporting research with individuals ranging in age from infancy to adulthood. Recognizing the importance both of social context – family, peers, school, culture – and neurocognitive factors, it places emphasis on prevention and intervention.