Lisa Grinde

Dr. Lisa Grinde is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Loras College. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (1999), along with a BA from Northern Michigan University (1994) and an MS from Virginia Commonwealth University (1997). Her research focuses on modern trends in child development, intergenerational family dynamics, and cross-cultural psychological phenomena. She teaches courses such as Developmental Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Research Methods.

• Education:
• PhD: Developmental Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1999
• MS: Virginia Commonwealth University, 1997
• BA: Northern Michigan University, 1994

Her research investigates how reduced outdoor time and increased technology use affect young children's development, as well as adult children's perceptions of caregiving responsibilities for aging parents. She incorporates experiential learning in her teaching, such as PlayDay activities where students analyze toy-based developmental insights.

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