معرفی
Lucy McGoron, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Wayne State University. Her work focuses on developing technology-driven parenting interventions for young children (ages 2-5), emphasizing practical strategies to reduce parenting stress and promote child development in adversity-prone contexts. She also explores parenting practices within socioeconomic challenges and parents’ mental health, using mixed-methods approaches.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology, University of New Orleans (2012)
- M.S. in Applied Developmental Psychology, University of New Orleans (2009)
- B.S. in Psychology, Eastern Michigan University (2006)
Research Interests: Dr. McGoron designs scalable interventions to address disruptive behavior in early childhood via tablet-based programs and text messaging. Her work bridges clinical and community settings, aiming to connect parents with evidence-based strategies. Notable projects include the Parenting Young Children Check-Up funded by NIMH, which screens for behavioral issues in pediatric clinics and delivers targeted online resources. She also investigates how cultural programs (e.g., Black history home-learning) foster family bonding during crises like the pandemic.
Grants & Projects:
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Developed a tech-based intervention for disruptive behavior in young children.
- Michigan Health Endowment Fund: Scaling the Parenting Young Children Check-Up program in pediatric clinics.
Labs & Teams: Her work is anchored at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, collaborating with pediatric clinics and community organizations to ensure interventions are accessible and culturally responsive.
