Research and Discovery in Human Development
Human Development faculty actively engage in cutting-edge research to understand individual, family, and community development in diverse contexts across the life course. Studies integrate biological, psychological, social, and educational domains of development. Research findings advance theory and knowledge and inform and improve human services and policy.
Research Areas
- Adult development and aging
- Child and adolescent development
- Family studies
- Marriage and family therapy
Student Research Opportunities: Students can gain valuable research training working with Human Development faculty. Explore individual faculty pages to learn about their research interests, current projects, and research publications. Contact faculty to learn more about current opportunities. Undergraduate students may complete research for credit as part of their degree. For further assistance, access the CLAHS Undergraduate Research Institute webpage at http://www.uri.clahs.vt.edu/