research PROJECTS

For those who have the urge to harm themselves, what thoughts and emotions does one experience in the moments leading up to that urge?

If you live in NYC and are interested in helping us figure this out, email moment@fordham.edu

What are the interpersonal experiences that go along with thoughts about harming oneself?

If you live in NYC and are interested in helping us figure this out, email denemstudy@gmail.com

How do the people around you respond to your emotions—in social interactions, and through social media? And how do you respond to your own emotions when you're with others or when you're alone?

If you live in NYC and are interested in helping us figure this out, email readi.study@gmail.com

How do personalities change at the transition to adulthood?

We are in the final stages of a 3-year longitudinal study in which college students reported on their personality, social environments, mental health symptoms, interpersonal problems, and more.

Are the antecedents of drug and alcohol abuse in young adulthood similar around the world?

We are part of a team across 4 continents, led by Adrian Bravo, that examines distress tolerance and other personality factors in relation to addiction.