1. Emotion regulation and socialization
In these projects, we are interested in cross-cultural variation in the ways in which children communicate and regulate emotions, and their justifications for choosing to express or control felt emotion. We are also interested in the ways in which parents emotionally and behaviorally respond to their children’s emotions across cultures. Current studies include: a) comparison of emotion socialization and regulation in school-age children in India and the US, and b) comparison of the ways in which Indian parents and children respond to children's negative emotions in interpersonal versus academic situations.

2. Parenting style and psychological adjustment
In these projects, we are interested in cross-cultural variation in the most optimal parenting style for children’s mental health and academic outcomes. Current studies include: a) the relations among parenting style, parent socialization of emotion, and child behavior problems in Indian families, and b) the interrelations among parenting style, emotion regulation, and psychological adjustment among college students in India and the US.

3. Assessing school climate
Our lab is also involved with the local school district on a project that focuses on assessing the school climate for the extent of support towards the philosophy of multiculturalism, respect for individuals of diverse backgrounds (ethnicity, social class, disability, and sexual orientation), and discrimination based on these factors. The goal is to use the information collected towards professional development for the staff and activities to facilitate the spirit of multiculturalism for the students.