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Troy Beckert serves as Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University. A specialist in adolescent development from a normative psychosocial perspective, he holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in human development.
Education:
- PhD in Educational Psychology (Life Span Development), Arizona State University, 1998
- MA in Educational Psychology (Life Span Development), Arizona State University, 1995
- BA in Psychology, Arizona State University, 1989
Beckert's research centers on adolescent development with emphasis on intergenerational learning, autonomy, and psychosocial issues within contextual frameworks of families, cultures, and technology. His cross-cultural work with Taiwanese, Italian, and U.S. populations examines cognitive autonomy, parental mediation of technology, and cultural patterns in psychosocial development. Recent publications reveal growing focus on digital technology's impact on adolescent-family dynamics and cyberaggression.
His publication trends (2025-2012) demonstrate consistent cross-cultural methodology with increasing attention to digital contexts. Collaborative patterns show frequent partnerships with Vaterlaus and Tulane, particularly in technology-focused adolescent research. The work spans quantitative latent profile analyses, scale validation studies, and qualitative examinations of technology use.
Scientific Awards:
- Teacher of the Year (2012) - Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development
- Teacher of the Year (2005) - Family, Consumer, and Human Development Department, Utah State University
Beckert has mentored over 20 graduate students through thesis and dissertation research, including Shailey Woodward, Mark Ferguson, and Sarah Tulane. His teaching portfolio features undergraduate courses in Youth and Adolescence alongside graduate instruction in Human Development Theories and Research Methods. While specific grant details aren't provided, his extensive publication record suggests sustained research funding.
Though laboratory affiliations aren't explicitly stated, his collaborative publication patterns indicate active participation in research teams focused on adolescent development and family studies, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural comparisons and technology-mediated interactions.
