Primarily, members of the Social Emotional Assets (Sea) Lab study the development of positive strengths and traits from early childhood through emerging adulthood.

ISSBD Research Posters

Current Projects

The Superhero Study
This project aims to develop a self-report measure of Social Emotional Assets for elementary-aged children that balances domains of self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, empathy, and altruism. Through examining how superheroes have weaknesses and strengths both when they act alone and in groups, we hope to assess how children think about their own assets and skills.

The H.I.S. Study
This project focuses on the Hobbies, Interests, and Skills (H.I.S.) of men and masculine folk. The goal of this work is to have a better understanding of how men navigate their social world, how they engage in meaningful leisure activities, and they judge and evaluate the world around them.

Past SEA Lab Projects

Social Emotional Strengths in University Students
This project includes investigating positive and adaptive competencies in young adults which may benefit social, emotional, and academic functioning. Currently, we have 6 waves of longitudinal data on this project with over 1,200 unique cases. Variables include personality, relationships, academic engagement, sense of belonging, coping strategies, and social emotional skills.