Helen Swanson , Ph.D.
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Education
Ph.D., Psychology, Ohio University
M.S., Psychology, Ohio University
B.A., Psychology, Youngstown State University
Scholarly Interests
My research interests include lifespan cognitive and social development. Examples of specific topics include: effective science education for young children; childhood magical thought and subsequent illusion of control in adulthood; conflict among friends in adolescence; and the influence of investment time on the longevity of dating and marital relationships. Recent examples of thesis topics researched by my student advisees include: evaluation of breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for new mothers; evaluation of a smoking prevention program for fifth graders; evaluation of parental involvement opportunities in regular, gifted, and special education programs; and effects of a health and wellness program on elementary school aged girls' self-esteem and lifestyle.
Courses
Child Psychology
Children's Social Reasoning
Experimental Psychology
Children's Learning
Adolescent Psychology
Ethics in Applied Psychology
Psychology of Development