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Jennifer Watling Neal is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. She earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008, and also holds an MA in Psychology (2004) and a BS in Psychology (2001) along with a BA in Sociology (2001) from the University of Arizona. Her research interests primarily focus on social and personality psychology, particularly the role of social networks in behavior during childhood and adolescence. She investigates how interpersonal relationships and social structures impact aggression, prosociality, and personality development. Additionally, Neal examines how social networks can be employed to enhance educators' access to evidence-based programs and practices. Recent studies have concentrated on the data collection methods associated with children's and adolescents' networks. Neal is also interested in the characteristics and experiences of childfree adults across different countries, utilizing large-scale demographic data to support her inquiries and the MSU Childfree Research Fund.
Department of Psychology