Kris, I'm sorry that you perceive researchers who study popularity as threatening (I don't see any "hating" in my post or in the replies--but I am sensitive to the fact that some people perceive this kind of research as negative). Trust me, we aren't interfering in anyone's life--we're studying naturally occurring phenomena so that we can better understand the peer ecology. I'm perfectly comfortable admitting that I was not popular! But as we discussed in class, peer status has long-term implications for development (for better or worse), and that makes it important to those of us who care about fostering healthy development among children and adolescents.
Thanks for posting this! If you don't mind, I'd like to post this link to my home page so that it has more chance of being seen.
But just think about how many people you could reach with just one post about those sari-wearing crossdressers!
Thanks! I really appreciate your comments. I'd be happy to share the blog with students. I'm not sure why I haven't done that yet, to be honest!
And I thank you for not thinking I'm old--but I do confess to being grouchy sometimes!
Thanks, Heather! Great site. I don't discuss a lot of AP here on my site, but I'm a proud AP parent and am pro-vax as well. Thanks for fighting the good fight!
Absolutely, Karmon. I'm contacting the professor arranging her visit, and I'll take a look at your schedule before I do. I'm glad you'd like to meet with her. This is a great opportunity!
Wow, this is very inspirational. I've never made NY resolutions because it always felt like a big failure if I didn't keep them. But I kind of like the idea of revising them throughout the year based on changing circumstances. Interesting food for thought.
Yes and yes, and it depends on the research you're conducting. Some researchers who study preschoolers' development have access to a lab school on the university campus, and they can recruit there. Some universities or departments have something like a "recruitment coordinator" who helps the faculty make connections with schools, nursery schools, and other sites to recruit from, but I think this is pretty rare. For most of us, it's up to us to establish relationships with schools or other organizations, post notices in doctors' offices and other public places where parents tend to visit, and generally dig up as many participants as possible through whatever means we can!
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