University at Buffalo · PsychologyOstrov Development Lab
Jamie M Ostrov · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Jamie M. Ostrov's lab focuses on improving social and emotional development in preschool-aged children through innovative intervention programs. Their primary project, the Early Childhood Friendship Project, aims to reduce aggression and bullying behaviors while promoting positive interpersonal relationships in school settings. The lab conducts extensive research using various methods to understand how physiological factors influence children's behavior and emotional regulation, ultimately contributing to better school readiness and healthy development.
early childhoodfriendship developmentaggression reductionbullying preventionphysiological reactivity
Research Aims
5AIM 01Assess the impact of the Early Childhood Friendship Project on children's aggression and victimization.
AIM 02Examine the role of physiological reactivity in moderating intervention effects.
AIM 03Investigate changes in social and emotional competence resulting from the intervention.
AIM 04Study the efficacy of a teacher-coaching model in promoting social skills.
AIM 05Explore mechanisms related to executive functioning and emotion regulation.
Skills the Lab Values
randomized controlled trials (RCTs)behavior observation techniqueschild interviewsphysiological measurementsdata collection and analysis
Output against the department
Publications112bottom 32% of dept.200th of 296
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Citations5.7kbottom 48% of dept.153rd of 296
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