Nicole Campione-Barr

Nicole Campione-Barr is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, specializing in Developmental Psychology. She directs the Family Relationships & Adolescent Development Lab and oversees the Honors Capstone Program and NSF REU Site for undergraduate research training.

• PhD from University of Rochester
• Former MU Honors College student

Her research examines family dynamics during adolescence, focusing on:

• Parent-adolescent communication patterns
• Sibling conflict and ambivalence
• Parental authority legitimacy
• Impact of external stressors on relationships

Recent publications address pandemic effects on family bonds, sibling power dynamics, and adolescent autonomy development. She received NSF funding for her cross-lifespan relationships program and maintains active walk-in hours for research mentorship.