Holly Recchia

Dr. Holly Recchia is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Concordia University, specializing in child social and moral development. Her research examines how children navigate conflicts with parents, siblings, and peers, with a focus on restorative practices and moral reasoning.

• University of Utah - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Psychology (2009-2010)
• Concordia University - PhD in Psychology (2005-2009)
• Concordia University - MA in Psychology (2003-2005)
• University of Waterloo - Honours BA in Psychology and Applied Studies (1998-2003)

Her work bridges developmental psychology and educational practice, analyzing conflict resolution patterns across relationships and ages. Key themes include:

• Revenge-forgiveness dynamics in peer conflicts
• Restorative justice implementation in schools
• Parental socialization of moral understandings
• Prosocial behavior in sibling and peer interactions

Publications trend toward experimental and longitudinal analyses of moral cognition in social contexts, emphasizing developmental differences and educational applications.