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Kaylin Ratner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her research is broadly interdisciplinary, focusing on the well-being of adolescents as they transition into adulthood. Specifically, she addresses questions related to how young people navigate adult development and the core developmental tasks of identity, purpose, and meaning. Ratner investigates the interface between these developmental tasks and mental health outcomes, particularly within environments like colleges and out-of-school time programs. Through her research, she explores how these settings can support young people in cultivating their sense of identity, purpose, and meaning. She also engages with graduate students, serving on committees and advising students in related fields. Ratner holds a Ph.D. in Human Development from Cornell University, with specializations in Developmental Psychology, Social Personality Development, and Developmental Psychopathology.
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