Our team studies the broad spectrum of emotional and social development in children and adolescents. This spectrum is examined from both a developmental psychological and an evolutionary psychological perspective. Furthermore, our research area is characterized by innovative approaches to the empirical study of social-emotional development. Our interdisciplinary team covers a wide range of content in the field and investigates topics such as: Aggression, attachment, socialization, delinquency, empathy, experiences of refugee children and families, violence prevention, and social-emotional learning.

Our research focuses on the developmental trajectories of children and adolescents in unique life and developmental circumstances. Our research is primarily quantitative and conducted in international collaborations with colleagues in countries such as Bhutan, China, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Zambia. Our team offers courses related to the special education focus on “Emotional and Social Development” in the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Special Education for Integrated Secondary Schools (ISS) and Gymnasiums, as well as in the advanced specialization for students of primary Education.