Lab Director

Dr. Hoffman is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. Dr. Hoffman earned his MA and PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his BA in Psychology from Quinnipiac University.  

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He researches the development of ethnic-racial and sexual and gender minority identities in adolescence and their implications for academic, psychosocial, and mental health outcomes.

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Email: ajh324@cornell.edu

X (formally Twitter): @DrAdamHoffman

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View Dr. Hoffman's CV here.

Graduate Research Assistant

Educational Background: I earned my BA in Psychology from the State University of New York (SUNY) - Geneseo in 2015. I then went on to earn my Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work degrees at SUNY - Albany in 2019.

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Research interests: I am interested in studying social systems supporting identity development in adolescence and young adulthood.

Hometown: Spencerport, NY

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Degree/Program: Ph.D. student in Human Development & Family Studies, Social & Personality Development

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Hobby: I spend most of my free time coaching rugby.

Graduate Research Assistant

Educational Background: In 2018 I earned my BA in Agricultural Leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Then, in 2023, I went on to earn my Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Research interests: ​Broadly, I'm interested in how social identity development contributes to flourishing in adolescents and young adults. I also have methodological interests in scale design, growth models, and participatory research. 

Hometown: Northbrook, IL

Degree/Program: Ph.D. student in developmental psychology

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Favorite candy?: I'm a huge fan of Hubba Bubba bubble gum and buy it in bulk.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Research interests:  Understanding the role of passions and purpose in youth development and well-being and developing programs focused on personal and professional development.

Hometown: Snellville, Georgia 

Degree/Program: Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a double minor in Education and Inequality Studies 

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Favorite line from any movie: The scene from Shark Tales where the shrimp is begging for his life and he starts talking about his sister and he ends it saying, "True story!" in a high-pitched voice. 

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Favorite candy?: Baby Ruth

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Recent Netflix or streaming binge: My best friend and I are currently binging You and The Parent Test.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Research interests:  I am interested in how different social institutions and the ways adolescents perceive themselves affect youth mental health.

Hometown: Hangzhou, China 

Degree/Program: Bachelor of Science in Human Development

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Hobby: I try to meditate every day to stay refreshed.

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Favorite candy?: Chocolate taffy

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Research interests:  I am interested in a lot, but I hope to study how the relationships we have contribute to development during childhood.

Hometown: Wantagh, New York

Degree/Program: Bachelor of Science in Human Development

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Fun Fact: I have attended a live taping of Saturday Night Live.