Jana Kreppner is a Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Southampton , focusing on the impact of early experiences on child and adolescent development. Her work emphasizes the role of caregiver-child and peer relationships in shaping typical and atypical developmental trajectories, with applications to relationship-based interventions for youth wellbeing. Research funded by ESRC , NIHR , Waterloo Foundation , and Wellcome Trust Interdisciplinary collaborations in Psychiatry , Paediatric Neurology , Education , and Public Policy Kreppner integrates quantitative and qualitative methods in longitudinal studies spanning childhood to young adulthood. Current projects include ADHD interventions for schools , asylum seeker mental health , and neurodevelopmental outcomes after early deprivation . Recent publications highlight trends in developmental psychopathology , AI-assisted narrative analysis , and policy-relevant behavioral research . Her work bridges clinical, educational, and social care domains. Scientific Awards Vice Chancellor Award: Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise (2024) Kreppner supervises PhD students in Psychology , Primary Care , Gerontology , and Politics , with active involvement in translating research into practice through collaborations with NHS , educational institutions , and child welfare organizations .









