Kids in Context is a research group in the School of Psychology at Queen’s University, Belfast focusing on children’s social and cognitive development, or how young people think and learn.
We study child development to understand how young people around the world think about others across diverse social and cultural contexts. Better understanding the people that we encounter from different groups and in different social situations can help to build positive social relations and promote future generations of peace. We work with young people ages 4 to 18, families, and schools through interactive online sessions, as well as in partnership with schools and community centres across Northern Ireland, and for some studies, with families around the world! We also hold public events to share our findings with our families and communities, for instance, in November 2022 we held the Art of Identity event at the Ulster Museum as part of the ESRC Social Science Festival. Follow us on Facebook, have a look at our current projects, and see what you can sign up for today!
Research Highlight
Our Developing Belief Study is now open for children ages 4-10! Sign up Here!
If you are interested in signing up to participate in our research — either in person or online — please Join our Kids in Context Contact List and our team will be in contact with you shortly!
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