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Robert Selman is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He serves as a senior associate at the Judge Baker Children's Center and at the Department of Psychiatry at Children's Hospital Boston. His work focuses on promoting social awareness and engagement competencies in children to reduce health risks and improve academic performance. He founded the Prevention Science and Practice Program in 1992 and served as its director until 1999.
Dr. Selman's research spans interpersonal and intergroup development across childhood and adolescence, with current projects integrating literacy curricula and school-based prevention programs. His earlier work addressed youth psychological disorders in treatment settings and prevention strategies for at-risk children. He has contributed to understanding how cultural contexts influence moral reasoning, bullying dynamics, and digital communication challenges among adolescents.
Key themes in his publications include moral functioning frameworks, narrative-based teaching methods, and the impact of technology on youth behavior. His work bridges developmental theory with practical interventions, emphasizing school climate improvement and civic education initiatives. He has collaborated on programs like Facing History and Ourselves, evaluating their impacts on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Notable contributions: Prevention Science and Practice Program founder
- Key focus areas: Social perspective-taking, ethical development, and interdisciplinary education
- Key affiliations: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Judge Baker Children's Center
