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Tom Hollenstein is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University. His research focuses on socioemotional development and emotion regulation in adolescents, particularly using dynamic systems approaches and developmental psychopathology frameworks. He leads the Adolescent Dynamics Lab and has developed software tools like State Space Grids for analyzing emotional processes. Hollenstein holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (B.A., 1989), University of Oregon (M.S., 2001), and University of Toronto (Ph.D., 2005).
His work emphasizes understanding emotion dynamics through autonomic psychophysiology, behavioral expressions, and self-reported feelings. Key areas include shame and anxiety regulation, digital emotion regulation strategies, and the impact of technology on youth mental health. Hollenstein has published extensively in journals like Developmental Psychology and Emotion, and co-authored books such as The Development of Emotion Regulation: A Matter of Time (2018). His software tools are widely used for state-space grid analysis.
Recent studies include examining mental health changes during the pandemic, the role of video games like MindLight in reducing anxiety, and bidirectional social media-emotion relationships. His research bridges theory and application, with practical implications for education and mental health interventions.
Collaborations include work on neuroimaging studies of depression and teacher-student interaction dynamics. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to methodological advancements in emotion research are notable. Ongoing projects explore digital emotional support systems and the future of higher education.
