Dr. Kathleen Hughes is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Psychology at the University of Calgary specializing in Social Development. Her current research focuses positive factors that can influence development from early childhood to emerging adulthood. Topics include: 1) Socioemotional factors (shyness, anxiety, personality, social emotional learning, peers, parenting, motivation); and 2) Educational outcomes (engagement, teacher-student relationships, classroom climate, and achievement).
Dr. Hughes typically supervises 3 undergraduate students per year. For more information please see her website: www.kathmhughes.com