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Mairin Augustine is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on developmental psychology, particularly child temperament, emotion regulation, parenting behavior, and social-emotional development. She explores topics such as intergenerational emotion socialization, the role of positive emotions in child development, and the genetic and environmental influences on maternal sensitivity and child self-regulation.
Her work integrates behavioral observations, genetic analyses, and developmental theories to address questions about how parenting styles, attachment relationships, and contextual factors shape children's emotional and social outcomes. Notable research includes studies on toddler temperamental approach-withdrawal, the impact of oxytocin and dopamine receptor genes on child development, and the influences of attachment on bullying behavior.
Dr. Augustine has contributed to the Handbook of Emotional Development, authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, and investigates topics ranging from prosocial behavior's perceptual effects to the role of maternal physiology in infant distress contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges developmental psychology, genetics, and family systems theory.
While no specific awards or grants are listed, her prolific publication record reflects sustained engagement with foundational and applied questions in child development. She advises students in the university's Psychology and Communication Sciences programs and collaborates on research projects within the department's Therapy Clinic and affiliated research labs.
