Kids in Context
@kidsincontext.bsky.social
Developmental Psychology Research Team
📍Queen's University Belfast, School of Psychology
https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/kidsincontext/
📍Queen's University Belfast, School of Psychology
https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/kidsincontext/
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
🗓️ 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
supporting-parents-in-ni.eventbrite.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
🗓️ 12 Dec | 4–7pm
📍 Ulster University, Belfast
Talks • Keynote • Roundtable
All welcome: parents, practitioners & community groups.
🔗 Register: supporting-parents-in-ni.eventbrite.co.uk
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.
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#kidsincontext #developmentalpsychology
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#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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November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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
www.facebook.com/reel/1173866...
#kidsincontext #developmentalpsychology
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.
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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.
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 [email protected] by Friday 21 November 2025
Monday 24 November 2025
2.00pm - 4.30 pm
Riddel Hall
To book your free place, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] by Friday 21 November 2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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 [email protected] by Friday 21 November 2025
Monday 24 November 2025
2.00pm - 4.30 pm
Riddel Hall
To book your free place, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] by Friday 21 November 2025
New Paper!
Religion and science are both deeply embedded in society, shaping how people see the world. New research reveals that stronger religious identity is linked to a lower valuation of science. Understanding this is crucial to help us foster a more cohesive society.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Religion and science are both deeply embedded in society, shaping how people see the world. New research reveals that stronger religious identity is linked to a lower valuation of science. Understanding this is crucial to help us foster a more cohesive society.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New Paper!
Religion and science are both deeply embedded in society, shaping how people see the world. New research reveals that stronger religious identity is linked to a lower valuation of science. Understanding this is crucial to help us foster a more cohesive society.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Religion and science are both deeply embedded in society, shaping how people see the world. New research reveals that stronger religious identity is linked to a lower valuation of science. Understanding this is crucial to help us foster a more cohesive society.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Lily Clark, a Visiting Researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Lily Clark, a Visiting Researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Lily Clark, a Visiting Researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Lily Clark, a Visiting Researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
We’re proud to be a field site in the Developing Belief Network, a global collaboration studying how beliefs develop across childhood (ages 4–13). With researchers across 19 countries, we’re exploring how children develop religious and scientific beliefs.
Find out more here - tinyurl.com/y4sx5c84
Find out more here - tinyurl.com/y4sx5c84
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re proud to be a field site in the Developing Belief Network, a global collaboration studying how beliefs develop across childhood (ages 4–13). With researchers across 19 countries, we’re exploring how children develop religious and scientific beliefs.
Find out more here - tinyurl.com/y4sx5c84
Find out more here - tinyurl.com/y4sx5c84
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Caitlin McShane, a former Research Assistant in our lab and now a PhD student in the QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Caitlin McShane, a former Research Assistant in our lab and now a PhD student in the QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Caitlin McShane, a former Research Assistant in our lab and now a PhD student in the QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team. Up next is Caitlin McShane, a former Research Assistant in our lab and now a PhD student in the QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
We had a great day at Dive into Developmental Science for the NI Festival of Social Science. Thanks to everyone who attended, and to our QUB School of Psychology colleagues and Ulster University collaborators for their continued efforts in making it such a success!
#KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment
#KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment
October 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We had a great day at Dive into Developmental Science for the NI Festival of Social Science. Thanks to everyone who attended, and to our QUB School of Psychology colleagues and Ulster University collaborators for their continued efforts in making it such a success!
#KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment
#KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Connie Wilson, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Connie Wilson, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
October 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Connie Wilson, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Connie Wilson, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
It’s been just over a year since we shared the key insights from our Communicating Truth Project. This project examines how polarization persists in Northern Ireland, and methods to reduce it, all brought to life by some amazing young people. Give it a watch (or a rewatch)!
youtu.be/JFIFm8_RsIg
youtu.be/JFIFm8_RsIg
October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It’s been just over a year since we shared the key insights from our Communicating Truth Project. This project examines how polarization persists in Northern Ireland, and methods to reduce it, all brought to life by some amazing young people. Give it a watch (or a rewatch)!
youtu.be/JFIFm8_RsIg
youtu.be/JFIFm8_RsIg
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Molly Adams, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Molly Adams, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
October 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Molly Adams, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Molly Adams, a PhD research student working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
New Paper!
Adolescence is a crucial stage for learning how to engage across differences. This study shows friends, family, and intergroup contact can disrupt polarizing narratives, helping young people move towards shared realities.
doi.org/10.1177/0743...
@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
Adolescence is a crucial stage for learning how to engage across differences. This study shows friends, family, and intergroup contact can disrupt polarizing narratives, helping young people move towards shared realities.
doi.org/10.1177/0743...
@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
New Paper!
Adolescence is a crucial stage for learning how to engage across differences. This study shows friends, family, and intergroup contact can disrupt polarizing narratives, helping young people move towards shared realities.
doi.org/10.1177/0743...
@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
Adolescence is a crucial stage for learning how to engage across differences. This study shows friends, family, and intergroup contact can disrupt polarizing narratives, helping young people move towards shared realities.
doi.org/10.1177/0743...
@dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Emma Pitt, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Emma Pitt, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
September 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Emma Pitt, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Emma Pitt, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Join us and collaborators from Ulster University at the Ulster Museum this October for Dive into Developmental Science! Learn, play, and explore—book your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dive-into-... #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #UlsterMuseum @dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
Dive into Developmental Science
Fun, Interactive Activities for Families at the Ulster Museum
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September 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Join us and collaborators from Ulster University at the Ulster Museum this October for Dive into Developmental Science! Learn, play, and explore—book your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dive-into-... #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #UlsterMuseum @dauteljocelyn.bsky.social
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Eva Grew, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Eva Grew, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Eva Grew, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up next is Dr. Eva Grew, a post-doctoral researcher working in our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
We want to understand how children think big problems can be solved 🌍 Could your child take part? Read the details below, and scan the QR code to learn more ✨
September 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We want to understand how children think big problems can be solved 🌍 Could your child take part? Read the details below, and scan the QR code to learn more ✨
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up first is Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, Director of our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up first is Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, Director of our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⭐ Team Tuesdays ⭐
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up first is Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, Director of our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
Follow along each week as we introduce a member of our team.
Up first is Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, Director of our Research Centre!
#Psychology #KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Peacebuilding
At the Kids in Context Research Centre, we collaborate with families, schools, and communities through fun interactive studies. Follow along for opportunities to get involved and research insights.
www.qub.ac.uk/research-cen...
#ChildDevelopment #KidsInContext #Psychology #Peacebuilding
www.qub.ac.uk/research-cen...
#ChildDevelopment #KidsInContext #Psychology #Peacebuilding
September 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
At the Kids in Context Research Centre, we collaborate with families, schools, and communities through fun interactive studies. Follow along for opportunities to get involved and research insights.
www.qub.ac.uk/research-cen...
#ChildDevelopment #KidsInContext #Psychology #Peacebuilding
www.qub.ac.uk/research-cen...
#ChildDevelopment #KidsInContext #Psychology #Peacebuilding
Introducing the Kids in Context Lab at Queen’s University Belfast, School of Psychology. We study how children and young people (ages 4–18) learn and understand others. Our work spans Northern Ireland and communities worldwide, exploring identity, friendship, and decision-making.
September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Introducing the Kids in Context Lab at Queen’s University Belfast, School of Psychology. We study how children and young people (ages 4–18) learn and understand others. Our work spans Northern Ireland and communities worldwide, exploring identity, friendship, and decision-making.