BRIDGE Lab - Biological, Relational, and Individual Differences in Growth and Environment
Exploring the dynamic pathways between biology, family, and development across time
Current Research: Sibling Relationships and Early Childhood Development
The BRIDGE Lab is currently conducting a study exploring how sibling relationships relate to the development of executive functioning in early childhood. Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive skills, including working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility, that help children regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Through age-appropriate activities and assessments, we are examining individual differences in these developing skills and how they relate to children's experiences within their sibling relationships. Our goal is to better understand how family relationships and developmental processes intersect during the early childhood years.
We are currently recruiting families with a preschool-aged child (3–5 years old) who has an older sibling no more than four years older. Participating families receive a $20 Meijer gift card as a thank-you for their time.