Nancy Galambos, Ph.D.

Area of Study / Keywords

Developmental Science

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About

EDUCATION

Ph.D., 1985, Penn State University, Human Development and Family Studies

M.A., 1982, Penn State University, Human Development and Family Studies

B.A., 1980, SUNY at Cortland, Psychology

RESEARCH AREA

Developmental Science

AWARDS

Fellow, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (2016)

   For outstanding contributions to the field of lifespan human development

Faculty of Arts Research Award, University of Alberta (2009/10)

   For extraordinary contributions to research at rank of Full Professor

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Treasurer (2014-2020)

   International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD)

Member, Scientific Advisory Council (2009-2019)

   Panel Analysis of Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics (PAIRFAM), Germany

Chair, Local Organizing Committee, ISSBD 2012 Biennial Meeting

   ISSBD 2012, Edmonton, July 8 - 12, 2012

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Research

My research in the broad area of developmental science examines trajectories and predictors of change in psychosocial development across adolescence, the transition to adulthood, and into midlife. I specialize in understanding the development of psychological well-being, mental health, and personal competencies; the family as a context for adolescent and young adult development; the impact of gender on psychosocial development; and pathways of mental health through the transition to adulthood and their impact on later functioning. Representative questions from my laboratory have asked:

•How do indicators of psychological well-being (e.g., depressive symptoms, self-esteem, sense of control) change from adolescence into midlife?

•How are the social and academic aspects of life for university students associated with their sleep behaviours and academic performance?

•Do mental health trajectories in the transition to adulthood (the early 20s) predict life and career satisfaction in middle age (the early 40s)?

•How do individuals with developmental motor disabilities experience the transition to adulthood?

•What are the psychological, behavioral, and subjective hallmarks of maturity in adolescence?

•How do parenting behaviours affect the long-term development of psychological well- being and problem behaviours?

2014 to 2020

This is 43: Longitudinal determinants of work, family, and personal well-being in midlife

Principal Investigator: H. Krahn; Co-Investigators: N. Galambos, M. Johnson;

Collaborator: M. Lachman

Edmonton Transitions Study Website

N. L. Galambos, H. J. Krahn, M. D. Johnson, & M. E. Lachman

Perspectives on Psychological Science. 2020 May;

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M. D. Johnson, N. L. Galambos, & J. R. Anderson

Journal of Family Psychology. 2016 January; 30

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N. L. Galambos, S. Fang, H. J. Krahn, M. D. Johnson, & M. E. Lachman

Developmental Psychology. 2015 January; 51

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N. L. Galambos, D. I. Vargas Lascano, A. L. Howard, & J. L. Maggs

Behavioral Sleep Medicine. 2013 January; 11

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N. L. Galambos, E. T. Barker, & H. J. Krahn

Developmental Psychology. 2006 January; 42

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N. L. Galambos, E. T. Barker, & D. M. Almeida

Child Development. 2003 January; 74