Welcome to the AAYD Research Lab!!

Although many of the factors contributing to youth development are the same for all youth, there may be distinct factors that relate to the successful development of African American youth. The African American Youth Development Research Lab (AAYD) explores the ways in which families, schools, and communities influence the development of African American youth with specific emphasis on understanding factors contributing to academic-related outcomes, psychological adjustment and health behaviors. Additionally, we are interested in examining these relationships within the larger developmental context (e.g., pre-adolescence; adolescence; emerging adulthood).

Currently, we have ongoing projects that support these primary interests. To find out more about who we are and what we do, click on the links above.