Projects

Led by Dr Emily Emmott

​Are non-parental caregivers important for children and young people’s wellbeing, even in societies with strong nuclear family and intensive parenting norms? This mixed-method project uses the “Children of the 90s” cohort study to investigate the role of alloparents (non-parental caregivers) in England, examining the biosocial pathways between different forms of local childrearing systems and adolescent outcomes. Funded by ESRC.

Led by Dr Emily Emmott

​Despite its theoretical importance, the extent of research on adolescence within the evolutionary social sciences is currently unclear. We are therefore working to provide an overview of current empirical academic research on adolescence within the evolutionary social sciences. 

Led by Dr Emily Emmott and Dr Masahito Morita

​Using photovoice methods, the aim of this project is to understand adolescent lives from their own perspectives, helping us design meaningful and relevant cross-cultural research in the next phase. So far, teenagers from 8 schools across 5 areas in Japan and England have taken part to share their views. Funded by ESRC & AHRC.

Led by Imogen Hensler as part of her MRes at University College London

​How people perceive femininity (and masculinity) can have profound impacts on their engagement in the world. As adolescence is an important period for identify development in the West, their conceptualisations and experiences of femininity may have implications on their notions of self. Through focus groups in London, this project aims to better understand how adolescents understand femininity and its impact as they transition into adulthood. Partly funded by ESRC & AHRC.