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Andrew Grogan-Kaylor is the Sandra K. Danziger Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, focusing on intervention research aimed at developing scientific knowledge on children and families, with a particular emphasis on reducing violence against children and improving family and child wellbeing. His research delves into parenting behaviors, examining the effects of physical punishment, emotional warmth, and support on children's aggression, anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior. Grogan-Kaylor's recent projects explore how these parenting behaviors interact with child health and mental health outcomes across different socioeconomic contexts, neighborhoods, and cultures. He employs advanced statistical techniques including multilevel modeling and econometric methods using software such as Stata, R, and GIS. He has co-authored significant analyses concerning the outcomes associated with spanking, contributing to important scholarly debates in the field.
University of Michigan School of Social Work • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and conducting research on social work practices and interventions.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science