Jill Trumbell

Jill Trumbell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire. She specializes in parent-child relationships, early childhood development, and social-emotional development, employing observational methodologies. Her research is published in top journals like Child Development and Family Relations. She is a member of the Society for Research in Child Development and serves on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Toy Library Network. Her work emphasizes community partnerships, such as collaborations with the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, and interdisciplinary approaches to family well-being.

Education:

• B.S. in Developmental & Child Psychology, Central Michigan University
• M.A. in Human Development & Family Studies, Central Michigan University
• Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies, Purdue University

Research Interests:

• Parent-child attachment dynamics
• Social-emotional development
• Family services and interventions
• Quantitative analysis of developmental data
• Women’s work and motherhood challenges

Recent Research Trends: Her articles explore pandemic research challenges, cross-cultural attachment patterns, and the impact of interparental conflict on maternal sensitivity. They reflect a focus on observational methods and longitudinal studies.

Grants and Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator: "What are the needs of vulnerable postpartum families?" (UNH College of Health and Human Services)
• Co-PI: Screening Children for Behavioral Risks in Primary Care (UNH Research Office)
• Community partnerships: Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

Teaching: Courses include Infant and Child Development, Families, Schools, & Community, and Human Development.