New paper! In an experimental Telephone study, we asked adolescents in NI to retell stories about controversial topics. Conflict stories shifted quicker than neutral ones, yet we saw minimal own-side favouritism. Suggesting that youth may interrupt polarised sharing. doi.org/10.1093/chid...

Some things are better left behind: Adolescent transmission of conflict narratives in a divided society

In post-conflict societies there are competing narratives between groups, like who was to blame or how to move forward. Youth can perpetuate or ameliorate

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Congrats to our lab group members who graduated on Saturday! 🎓 Well done to Dr Risa Rylander for completing her PhD and to Sadhbh Drummond and Elayna Watters for finishing their undergraduate Psychology degrees! So proud of you all!🌟

QUB School of Psychology and IEF are delighted to invite you to the launch of research exploring ‘Social Attitudes and Integrated Education’. Monday 24 November 2025 2.00pm - 4.30 pm Riddel Hall To book your free place, please RSVP by emailing jessica@ief.org.uk by Friday 21 November 2025

Last week, we heard from Jing Xu (University of Washington) on her analysis of pedagogical texts in Northern Ireland, and Melissa Delury (George Mason University) on her classroom observations of history teaching. Sadhbh Drummond also shared some recent more updates from her collaboration with Jing.

Last week, to celebrate #WorldChildren'sDay, we in the School of Psychology took a moment to reflect on how children are genuinely involved in research. Not just as participants, but as valued voices shaping the work we do. www.facebook.com/reel/1173866... #kidsincontext #developmentalpsychology

It's #WorldChildren's Day 🛝 On this special day, let's consider how we can support the children in our lives 🚸 #ChildrenFirst #FutureGeneration #KidsMatter | QUB - School of Psychology

It's #WorldChildren's Day 🛝 On this special day, let's consider how we can support the children in our lives 🚸 #ChildrenFirst #FutureGeneration #KidsMatter

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Kids in Context is pleased to be part of the Child Development Research Event: Supporting Parents in NI 🗓️ 12 Dec | 4–7pm 📍 Ulster University, Belfast Talks • Keynote • Roundtable All welcome: parents, practitioners & community groups. 🔗 Register: supporting-parents-in-ni.eventbrite.co.uk

Supporting Parents in NI: Gaps, Resources and Opportunities

A knowledge exchange event for researchers, practitioners and parents to discuss support for parents in NI. Coffee from 3:30pm, start at 4pm

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@kidsincontext at #CDS2026 in Montreal! We organised a symposium: Why inequality persists (gender, wealth, status). Chaired by @dauteljocelyn.bsky.social & Emma Pitt. Key theme kids explain inequalities via intrinsic (not structural) factors. Huge thanks to presenters! #KidsInContext #Development

Postdoc opportunity! 📣 3-year position @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs — seeking those interested in religion, science, morality, social identity, polarization. Global, longitudinal, super collaborative 🌍✨ Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

Less than one week left to apply for a postdoc @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs! Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social · last yr.

Postdoc opportunity! 📣 3-year position @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs — seeking those interested in religion, science, morality, social identity, polarization. Global, longitudinal, super collaborative 🌍✨ Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

Less than one week left to apply for a postdoc @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs! Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social · last yr.

Postdoc opportunity! 📣 3-year position @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs — seeking those interested in religion, science, morality, social identity, polarization. Global, longitudinal, super collaborative 🌍✨ Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

Postdoc opportunity! 📣 3-year position @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to study how kids form & revise beliefs — seeking those interested in religion, science, morality, social identity, polarization. Global, longitudinal, super collaborative 🌍✨ Details 👉 shorturl.at/aa0TA Please share 🔄

See below for an important read. Proud to be part of the Developing Belief Network and committed to keep innovating for our field in challenging times.

The Cognitive Development Society (CDS)@cogdevsoc.bsky.social · last yr.

📣📣 Check out this commentary by Vikram Jaswal et al.: "The Future of Cognitive Development in Challenging Times" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

📣📣 Check out this commentary by Vikram Jaswal et al.: "The Future of Cognitive Development in Challenging Times" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Future of Cognitive Development in Challenging Times

Published in Journal of Cognition and Development (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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