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Barbara Mowder is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Pace University, located within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. She is a licensed psychologist in New York State and holds permanent certification as a school psychologist. In 2010, she founded the Parent Child Institute (PCI) at Pace University to advance research on parenting, parent-child interactions, and child development outcomes.
Education:
- PhD in School Psychology, Indiana University, Bloomington (1976)
- MA in Counseling, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (1971)
- BA in Psychology, University of Colorado-Boulder (1970)
Her research focuses on early childhood and infant psychology, parenting behaviors, parent role development, and strategies for promoting empathy and preventing violence. Her work has been presented at national and international conferences and published in journals such as the Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology, and Perspectives in Early Childhood Psychology and Education.
Dr. Mowder has made significant professional contributions, including leadership roles in national organizations and the development of the Parent Behavior Questionnaires. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and has held presidencies in specialized councils related to school psychology and early childhood psychology.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)
She has supervised mentored lab classes and doctoral students, indicating her active role in student advising and research training. Her service includes committee memberships and leadership in the Consortium of Combined and Integrated Doctoral Programs in Psychology and the Council of Chairs of School Psychology Programs.
Dr. Mowder leads the Parent Child Institute (PCI), a research center dedicated to studying parenting practices and their impact on child development. The institute supports empirical research, training, and dissemination of evidence-based parenting strategies.
