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Tamara Del Vecchio serves as Professor of Psychology within St. John's University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University. Her academic career spans developmental research on early childhood aggression and parent-child dynamics, with active teaching in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Stony Brook University (2006)
- M.A. in Psychology, Stony Brook University (2003)
- B.A. in Psychology, University at Albany (1996)
Dr. Del Vecchio's research examines the development of externalizing behavior from infancy through preschool years, focusing on neurocognitive and affective correlates of coercive processes in parent-child and couples relationships. She investigates maternal responses to child distress, discipline practices, and the psychometric properties of parenting assessment tools, contributing significantly to understanding aggression trajectories in toddlers.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) longitudinal studies of physical aggression development from infancy to toddlerhood using advanced measurement techniques, (2) psychometric validation of parenting scales (e.g., Parent Anger Scale, Parental Emotion Regulation Inventory), and (3) expanding applications of cognitive behavioral therapy in supervision and dissemination contexts. Her work consistently bridges developmental theory with clinical intervention.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
While specific student advisement details are absent, her Clinic Practicum and School Psychology Intervention Practicum courses indicate direct mentorship of psychology students. Grant funding information is not specified in available sources.
She actively contributes to the Child and Family Research Group at St. John's University, which investigates family dynamics and developmental pathways through collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.
