Research
My publications are available on Google Scholar and ResearchGate
Family Processes, Coparenting, and Parental Involvement
My research examines how family relationships and parenting processes shape family functioning and well-being across development. I am particularly interested in coparenting, parental involvement, father involvement, and parental gatekeeping, as well as the individual and relational factors that shape parents’ roles and involvement in family life. A central focus of this work is understanding the factors that facilitate collaborative coparenting and meaningful parental involvement, particularly fathers’ involvement in family life. Through longitudinal research, my goal is to identify family processes that promote healthy relationships, resilience, and well-being.
Adolescent Adjustment and Well-Being
Building on my research on family relationships and parental involvement, my current research examines how family relationships contribute to adolescents’ psychological adjustment. I am particularly interested in how the broader family environment shapes adolescents’ well-being, resilience, and developmental trajectories. This work extends my research on family processes across adolescence, with a focus on identifying family-level mechanisms that promote positive adolescent development and foster resilience in the context of intergenerational risk. Ultimately, I aim to translate this knowledge into evidence-based approaches that support healthy family functioning and adolescent well-being.