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Sara Jaffee is a developmental psychopathologist who conducts research focused on at-risk families and children. Her research interests include understanding how stressful environments exacerbate biobehavioral vulnerabilities that affect children’s development, with a particular emphasis on children’s antisocial behavior. Jaffee explores the influence of structural determinants of health and how policies can promote positive outcomes for children and families. Her work employs a combination of longitudinal and epidemiological methods, as well as experimental and quasi-experimental designs, to identify risk and protective factors associated with children's development. Sara is a professor and the department chair, actively advising graduate students and preparing for new admissions in Fall 2026.
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