Working Groups

Adolescence and Young Adulthood

This working group, introduced in 2008, is headed by Derek Kreager. Its purpose is to bring together faculty with shared interests in adolescent social development, including relations with parents, peers, institutions, and romantic partners. The group convenes approximately monthly to discuss ongoing research projects, potential multi-disciplinary collaborative opportunities, and new research in the area. Meetings typically are organized around a pre-specified topic of common interest (e.g., delinquent peer relations, dating outcomes, parent-child communication, network methods, etc.) or individual presentations, with relevant reading materials provided prior to the meeting.

Fall 2009 Meetings

September 30, 2009: Jeremy Staff, "Substance Use in the Transition to Adulthood"
    12:00-1:00, 605 Oswald

October 28, 2009: Eric Silver and Derek Kreager, "Future Orientations and Adolescent Problem Behavior"
    12:00-1:00, 605 Oswald

December 2, 2009: TBA
    12:00-1:00, 605 Oswald

If you are interested in joining the group or receiving informational e-mails, please contact Angela Jordan (jordan@pop.psu.edu) to be added to the distribution list. Please contact Derek Kreager (dkreager@psu.edu) for more information on this working group's focus or operation.

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