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\"\"<\/a>Leena Twal, B.S.<\/strong><\/a> (CV<\/a>) (LinkedIn)<\/a>
\nPh.D. Entry Year: 2022-2023
\nltwal@ur.rochester.edu
\nBroadly, my research interests are centered around youths\u2019 socio-emotional development and the expression and management of both adaptive and maladaptive emotions. Specifically, I am interested in how the dynamic between parent-child dyads impacts this early development and how parents can facilitate healthy development, especially in families living in underserved communities. I hope to research the neighborhood and cultural influences on socio-emotional development and family relationships in order to bring culturally sensitive interventions to families of diverse backgrounds. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, exploring the outdoors, gardening, and creating art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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