PRIDE Study
The Promoting Relationships and Identity Development in Education (PRIDE) study is an intervention study developed with Dr. Hannah Schacter of the ARC Lab at Wayne State University. This study aims to enhance social identities and mitigate the deleterious effects of discrimination among diverse youth entering high school. This study is funded by the SRCD Early Career Grants awarded to PIs Hoffman and Schacter.
PRISM Study
The PRISM study is a longitudinal focused on understanding the development of LGBTQ identity and its impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ adolescents. We have partnered with The Q Center and The Ali Forney Center to learn more about the pressing needs of LGBTQ youth and the function these organizations serve in promoting identity development and mental health & well-being. We are exploring other important phenomena for LGTBQ youth, including the role of social media, the importance of chosen families, and the effects of microaggressions and affirmations. Funded by the Cornell Center for Social Sciences, results from this project will enhance our understanding and support for the LGBTQ adolescent community amidst growing challenges to these youth and their identities.