MrsJacquelyn Harverson

My interests stem from a positive psychology point of view, engaged in the pursuit of understanding what factors assist in creating the best outcomes of individual experience across the life course. My present research is focused on early childhood development, with the aim to increase understanding of children's experience of psychosocial well-being from a wholistic perspective. When exploring the concept of childhood psychosocial well-being, my research seeks to include multiple indicators such as social and behavioural functioning, as well as affect and relational health to gain a complete picture of a child's experience.

The integration of digital technology into children's daily experiences has increased exponentially over the preceding decades. My research focuses on the intersect of digital and human interactions, seeking to comprehensively understand any relationships that digital integration may have on developing children's psychosocial well-being. Through my research, my aim is to inform policy and recommendations to assist parents, caregivers, and teachers in integrating digital technologies into children's daily experiences in ways that promote positive psychosocial well-being.