Understanding Youth Social Settings

In this mixed-methods study, Simpkins and her colleagues will focus on the role of culture. They will use data about Latino families and the activities that Latino youth participate in.

How do grades and teachers’ grading practices affect student motivation and achievement?

Deutsch and Futch hypothesize that schools and youth programs are important settings for the formation of youth-adult relationships. They suggest that the quality, culture, and structure of these settings may facilitate or challenge the initiation and longevity of youth-adult relationships.

The program for early-career researchers will capitalize on this wealth of information and develop the capacity of young researchers to conduct meaningful research on teaching effectiveness.

This project will explore that variability using the effect size estimates and associated descriptive variables from seven existing meta-analyses.

How do middle-school teachers’ relationships with colleagues contribute to classroom practice and students’ adjustment?

How does a state-wide change to extend services for youth aging out of foster care affect youth?

How does gender imbalance on college campuses affect young women and men’s dating, relationships, and well-being?

How can elementary school teachers promote children’s ability to self-regulate their attention and behavior?