Psychology doctoral student Caroline Toth looks at how adolescents’ social media use is associated with the structure of their in-person friendship networks.

The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) has appointed Adam Winsler, Professor of Psychology, as co-editor-in-chief of its flagship journal, Child Development.

George Mason University psychology professor Thalia R. Goldstein’s work focuses on children's developing social and emotional skills, and how such skills intersect with imaginative activities. In her latest book, Why Theatre Education Matters: Understanding its Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Benefits (Teachers College Press, 2024), she pulls together the research she’s conducted on social and emotional learning and cognitive development.