Gwenden Dueker

Gwenden Dueker is a Professor of Psychology at Grand Valley State University within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges developmental psychology with community-based applications, focusing on improving outcomes for children and families through partnerships with local organizations like Family Futures and HRA Psychological Services.

Research Interests: She investigates developmental delays, child maltreatment, and adverse childhood experiences (ACES) using both archival data and prospective studies. Her work emphasizes translational research to inform policy and practice in pediatric and child protective services.

Publications: Recent work focuses on longitudinal risk profiles for developmental delays (2018), statistical validation of developmental screening tools (2017), and gestational age impacts on early developmental outcomes (2016). Her research combines quantitative methods with applied community interventions.

Labs: Leads the Infant Cognitive Lab, located at 301 W. Fulton Street and 104 Eberhard Center, which conducts empirical studies on early childhood development.