Madhavi Menon

Dr. Madhavi Menon is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology. She is a full-time faculty member with extensive expertise in developmental and social psychology, maintaining an office in Parker 239 and reachable at (954) 262-7988.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University
• M.A. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University
• M.A. in Psychology from University of Delhi
• B.A. in Psychology from University of Delhi

Dr. Menon's research focuses broadly on psycho-social development during middle childhood and emerging adulthood. She has conducted extensive studies on self-concept, esteem, attachment, aggression, gender identity, academic achievement, and parent-child and peer relations. A distinctive aspect of her research is the utilization of large and diverse cross-cultural samples, allowing her to develop findings applicable across different demographic groups while examining differences related to sex, age, and ethnicity/culture.

Dr. Menon has received recognition for her work through features in WalletHub and participation in a national study replicability project. Her research on 'Parental and Peer Influences on Psychosocial Adjustment in Emerging Adulthood' demonstrates her focus on key developmental transitions.

As a full-time professor, Dr. Menon is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in the College of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Her cross-cultural research approach provides students with valuable perspectives on developmental psychology across diverse populations. The university has highlighted her research on childhood and academic achievement as part of their faculty scholarship initiatives.