Dr. Laura Elenbaas
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Dr. Laura Elenbaas
@drlauraelenbaas.bsky.social
Developmental scientist • studying kids' social and moral lives • Assistant Professor in Purdue HDFS • elenbaaslab.com
New study! The messages that American kids receive about immigrants are really mixed 😕 but kids who see and hear good things (e.g., online) are more open to including new immigrant peers in their own social circles 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 #devpsyc #socialpsyc doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
July 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Social Development Lab accomplished so much this year!
I'm grateful every day for this persistent, passionate, collaborative team. 🤓❤️
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
What social class groups do people perceive in the UK & US, how do they personally identify & how does this shape their views on inequality? Our study opens up new questions on the origins & implications of social class group identity: doi.org/10.1111/asap... #socialpsyc #sociology #polisky #devpsyc
October 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Back in the office today after three weeks of nerd vacation at JPS in Toronto and ISSBD in Lisbon. One of the top best parts of this job is getting to hang out with smart friends in beautiful places 😀
June 24, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Closing out the '23-'24 academic year full of gratitude for this super smart, hardworking, and supportive Social Development Lab team! 😍
April 26, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Kids thrive in diverse groups, but Aline Hitti & I found many parents want them to hang out w/ ppl who share their gender, race & social class. Why? "Honestly they're just like us." W/ Ellen Kneeskern & Mandi Ackerman +1st-time authors Kay Fisher, Jason Cao & Charlotte Irwin! doi.org/10.1037/dev0...
March 27, 2024 at 8:47 PM