Developmental Science

Developmental Science is a digital publication by Diana Divecha, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist affiliated with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Yale Child Study Center. The site provides evidence-based analysis of child psychology, parenting research, adolescent mental health, social-emotional learning, and bullying prevention. All content is authored by Dr. Divecha and cites peer-reviewed research.

Core Research Articles

• Moral Injury and How to Stay Human
• What Does "Adolescence" Tell Us About Adolescence?
• Recovering from the Pandemic: Teens
• Hitting Children Leads to Trauma
• Alloparenting

Author

• Diana Divecha, Ph.D.
• About
• Greater Good bylines

Scope and Methodology

• All articles cite peer-reviewed research with hyperlinked sources
• Does NOT cover: unverified therapies, clinical diagnosis, or treatment prescriptions
• Does NOT replace professional psychological or medical consultation
• This is a science communication blog, not a peer-reviewed journal

Is the content peer-reviewed?

Articles are written by Dr. Divecha and cite peer-reviewed sources, but the blog itself is not a peer-reviewed journal.

What topics does the site cover?

Child development, parenting research, adolescent brain development, bullying prevention, social-emotional learning, attachment theory, moral injury, and the impact of technology on youth mental health.

Who is the intended audience?

Parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to supporting children's development.