Frances Lobo
Brief Bio
In my research program, I integrate developmental psychology, cultural psychology, and family sciences to pursue two main lines of inquiry. First, I examine how parent socialization and parent-child processes across different timescales and contexts influence the development of child self-regulation and well-being during sensitive periods. Second, I utilize a strengths-based approach to investigate the roles of protective factors that may promote self-regulation and well-being amidst cultural and familial stressors. With this aim, I hope to center the lived experiences of families of color in my work, given that they are underrepresented in the broader literature. I aim to highlight the sources of cultural and familial resilience present within families, reduce health disparities in youth outcomes, and promote youth self-regulation development and well-being amidst adversity across childhood and adolescence.
Education
- Ph.D. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in Psychology & Neuroscience, Duke University
Classes Taught
- HDF 201 (Development of School-Aged Children)
- HDF 721 (Seminar in Parent-Child Relations)