Our Research

Like our name, our research focuses on expanding thriving and health equity, often centering schools as critical regulators of development and wellbeing. Other work, however, explores non-scholastic environments and phenomena–such as exposure to digital media and interpersonal bias–that we believe are core arbiters of youth wellbeing. Below we summarize our research across key topical strands.

Relationship-Oriented Scholastic Practices

Click here to explore our full list of research projects on relationship-oriented scholastic practices in K-12 schools.

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Punitive and Policing Practices in Schools

Click here to explore our full list of research projects on punitive and policing practices in K-12 schools.

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Digital Media and Mental Health

Click here to explore our full list of research projects to ascertain the impact of youth digital media use on mental health and wellbeing.

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Bias, Unity, and Belonging

Click here to explore our full list of research projects on student scholastic experiences and associated social-emotional outcomes related to socio-cultural identities.

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Other Drivers of Youth Wellbeing and Health Equity

Click here to explore our full list of research projects on other social determinants and drivers of youth wellbeing and health equity.

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