Human Development and Family Sciences
Research Areas
Interdisciplinary fields such as HDFS are ideally suited to address the grand challenges and big debates that affect every citizen of our world. We have nationally and internationally renowned faculty engaged in research on child development, early care programs, systems and policy, early literacy, the relationship between poverty, development and family functioning, domestic violence and the legal system, globalization, food insecurity, stigma, health, and many other family and community related topics.
Importantly, their expertise is not just situated in lab-based research settings: instead, they work in local and global communities and bring their experiences to the classroom on a daily basis. See how we’re making a difference in the world.
News
A new article by UD assistant professor finds mixed evidence on the long-term effectiveness of preschool May 3, 2024 Early childhood education programs can help young children develop foundational academic and social-emotional skills, especially for ch …
With a new associate degree in early childhood education, the University of Delaware is helping working professionals advance their careers and deliver high-quality care May 6, 2024 Excellent early care and education (ECE) often begins with great teach …
Assistant Professor Shares Insight on How Competition Can Affect the Wellbeing January 24, 2024 In a recent article in The Straits Times, Jin Yao Kwan, assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Human Developm …