USU Human Development and Family Studies
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The official twitter account of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University.
Logan, UT
Joined January 2019
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Happy to share our team's latest paper in @AddictionJrnl providing an integrative perspective on how older siblings' influence their younger siblings' alcohol use across adolescence.
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@USU_HDFS doctoral students Kat Adams and J Salazar speak to @USUAggies president Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell at the annual @research_usu Presidential Doctoral Research Fellows dinner.
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RT @FamiliesInSport: Dr. Travis Dorsch (@BigSkyBoiler), Kat Adams (@jumpingkat), and Katie Alexander (@ktalexander33) have been awarded fun…
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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Ferguson, who successfully defended his dissertation, “Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: The Roles of Psychosocial Development and Online Influenceability” today!
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Another of our @USUAggies @usuCEHS @USU_HDFS researchers exploring the importance of family relationships in the context of sport. Well done @ShawnDWhiteman!
It was fun to contribute to this article on sibling pairs in the Olympics! More evidence that scientific research on siblings and sibling relationship dynamics is important!
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As of July 1, Dr. Robert Stawski is leading @USU_HDFS as Department Head. Dr. Stawski was previously a Professor of Ageing, Cognition and Health at the University of Essex, where he also served as the Deputy Director for the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing. Welcome, Rob!
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We’re all excited that the Winter Olympics look likely to be back in Salt Lake City in 2034! Glad that we have researchers doing work in this space at @USUAggies! Great read for parents ⬇️
With the Olympics beginning this week, now is a good time for parents to recenter their children in the youth sport jungle. I enjoyed contributing to this article!
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Families are a huge part of young athletes’ development!
Quite enjoyed working on this international project with @valeria_eckardt and @noemie_lienhart! A nice reminder with the Paris @Olympics on our doorstep! Free access to the article ⬇️
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RT @AmandHardiman: This past weekend, I attended the @NASPSPA conference, where I presented on understanding #Blackboys' experiences in sp…
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Our undergraduate researchers were out in force in New Orleans!
Daxon Toone, an undergraduate Research Assistant in the @FamiliesInSport lab, presenting his poster on youth sport in the Intermountain west at @NASPSPA in New Orleans! #WildWildWest
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RT @FamiliesInSport: @ktalexander33 presenting her poster ‘The Dark Side of Sport’ at @NASPSPA in New Orleans!
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Rachel Hollingsworth is a @USU_HDFS grad and a Career Design Specialist! Rachel found her passion for supporting others during her practicum and encourages aspiring students to embrace experiential learning through internships and volunteering!
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Julie Herdt completed a double major in HDFS and Special Education. Julie credits her HDFS coursework as the foundation for her profound understanding of working with children and families. Read more here:
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Kamilah Mauldin is an HDFS major and an Early Childhood Consultant at The Children's Center Utah. In her role, Kami provides invaluable support to early childhood educators and families, enhancing the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
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Congrat’s to Dr. Heather Kelley, who successfully defended her dissertation examining nonreligious parents’ perceptions of the role religious differences and religious disaffiliation play in family relationships. Pictured below with her (proud) supervisory committee!
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Kelsey Kaufusi, a current undergraduate in Human Development and Family Studies, is the first Aggie to be drafted into the National Women's Soccer League! During her time at USU, Kelsey played in 76 games and ranked number one on the team her senior year. ⚽️
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