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WELCOME
At Dr. Elizabeth Shulman's Youth Development Lab, we conduct research examining how decision-making changes across the transition from childhood to adulthood. |
Current Studies
Influencer Study We want to learn more about digital media influencers and why people follow them. Want to help? Sign up to be part of our study! Get a $15 gift card for participating To be eligible, you must: Be 16 or 17 years old and from Southern Ontario Identify as female Have at least one social media influencer you keep up with regularly |
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Adolescence is a time of risk and opportunity
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Adolescence is the transitional period between childhood and adulthood. It is a time when individuals acquire a host of skills and experiences that will serve them well as adults. Adolescents tend to be open to new experiences and to care deeply about their friendships. In addition to the physical changes that mark adolescence, individuals in this stage undergo important changes in how they think and make decisions. Adolescents' reasoning is often very mature and adult-like. However, under some conditions, adolescents make riskier choices than adults. In the Youth Development Lab, we conduct studies that include children, adolescents, and adults in order to better understand how decision making changes with age. This research informs efforts to keep young people safe without overly restricting their opportunities to learn and grow.
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CONTACT US
Dr. Elizabeth Shulman, Director Youth Development Lab Department of Psychology eshulman@brocku.ca 905-688-5550 ext. 4084 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON Canada L2S 3A1 |
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