Div. 7 seeks input on COVID-19
In this survey, Div. 7 seeks suggests and recommendations from members about how developmental psychologists can support human development during the pandemic.
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Div. 7 provides a professional home for developmental psychologists. By supporting research and the academic and professional growth of students, early career psychologists and seasoned professionals, Div. 7 advances the understanding of human development in both applied and public policy settings.
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Div. 7 is committed to advancing cutting-edge science in developmental psychology and to promoting the use of developmental science to improve the lives of children, adolescents and adults around the world. In these times — more than ever before — our scholarship is needed to provide evidence-based research to inform important questions.
Developmental psychology news
APA's recommendations for starting school during COVID-19
The contributors of this document reviewed statements from government, university, and non-profit organizations to identify missing pieces that needed to be addressed on how children can return safely to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Div. 7 highlights from APA's conventions
We missed seeing you in person in 2020 and hope to see you in 2021. While you wait for APA 2021, currently scheduled from Aug. 12-15, 2021, in San Diego, you can view on-demand content from APA 2020 Virtual as well as Div. 7 past convention highlights.
Nominate yourself or another member to become a fellow of Div. 7.
New York Times opinion piece: What will indefinite detention do to migrant kids?
Div. 7 shares the following opinion piece from the New York Times, of interest to Div. 7 members about the Trump administration’s regulations for migrant families who cross the border.
Publications
This resource, an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families, promotes healthy child and family development by highlighting science-based information for those who care for or work with children.
This blog focuses on research into cognitive, social, and emotional development, and family dynamics, as well as the transformation of this research into policy and practice.
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Additional information
Student and early career resources
To assist students and early career psychologists, Div. 7 maintains information about graduate programs, job lists and more.
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To learn more about the division and developmental psychology, please explore the division’s about page.
Contact
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