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Published Research from the CFCD Lab

This page features the CFCD Lab’s peer-reviewed publications across developmental psychology, family studies, cultural psychology, and child well-being. Our research examines self-regulation, family dynamics, adversity, mindfulness, and cultural influences throughout development.

Research Insights

We investigate how family environments, cultural contexts, and early experiences shape children’s self-regulation, mental health, and developmental outcomes

Academic Contributions

Our lab publishes peer-reviewed studies, presents at national conferences, and collaborates on interdisciplinary research that advances developmental science.

Scientific Findings

Through rigorous data analysis and machine learning methods, we uncover meaningful patterns that inform practice, policy, and future research on child and family well-being.

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Publications & Scholarly Output

  • *Zhang, Y., Pudasainee-Kapri, S., Razza, R., & Madre, N. (in press). Household instability and self-regulation in Head Start children: The mediating and moderating roles of bedtime routines. Infant Mental Health Journal.

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  • Razza, R., Zhang, Y., Edelstein, A., & Lacher, A. (2025). Promising results from mindfulness-based cognitive & emotional wellness supports for urban adolescents during the pandemic. School Psychology International. 

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  • Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (2025). Reciprocal relationships among household chaos, parenting stress, and children’s behavioral self-regulation from early to middle childhood. Family Process, 64(2).

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  • Zhang, Y., Fang, J., Luo, X., *Garcia, T., *Lindsay, D., *Madre, N., *Melley, E., Paredes, J., & Penna, A. (2025). Exploring the efficacy of ChatGPT in understanding and identifying intimate partner violence. Family Relations.

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  • Pudasainee-Kapri, S., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (2025). Longitudinal links between early sleep routine, emotional regulation, and behavioral outcomes in Head Start children. Infant Behavior and Development.

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  • Shen, F., Mi, R., Lee, H., Chen, J., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Effects of childhood maltreatment and social support on trajectories of depressive symptoms from adolescence to young adulthood. Child Abuse & Neglect.

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  • *Zhang, Y., Shen, F., Paredes, J., & Wang, C. (2024). Appreciation of differences: Promoting diversity and flourishing among college students. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.

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  • Liu, Q., Razza, R., Zhang, Y., & Merrin, G. J. (2024). Differential growth trajectories of self-regulation from early childhood to adolescence. Applied Developmental Science.

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  • Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (2024). Poverty and preschoolers’ attentional and behavioral regulation. Journal of Child and Family Studies.

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  • Shen, F., Zhang, Y., & Wang, X. (2024). The impact of intimate partner violence on interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. The Professional Counselor.

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  • *Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., & Wang, X. (2024). Understanding the link between intimate partner violence exposure and children’s self-regulation. Family Process.

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  • *Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., & Razza, R. (2024). Implications of early attentional and behavioral regulation for adolescent flourishing. Child and Youth Services Review.

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  • Zhang, Y., & Shen, F. (2024). Intimate partner violence, maternal postpartum depression, and infant-mother attachment. Violence Against Women.

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  • **Wang, Q., *Wu, Y., Feng, R., Hao, X., Felver, J., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (2024). Mindful Student Questionnaire validation in Chinese adolescents. Mindfulness.

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  • **Zhang, Y., Shen, F., *Paredes, J., *Madre, N., *Lindsay, D., Penna, A., Morris, T., & Liu, Q. (2023). Links between IPV, maltreatment, and self-regulation. Child Abuse & Neglect.

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  • *Zhang, Y., Cannata, S., Razza, R., & Liu, Q. (2023). IPV exposure and self-regulation: A systematic review. Journal of Family Violence.

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  • Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (2022). Father involvement, relationship quality, and maternal PPD. Maternal and Child Health Journal.

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  • Zhang, Y., Razza, R., Wang, Q., & Bergen-Cico, D. (2022). Mechanisms of change in mindfulness-based practice among adolescents. Mindfulness.

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  • Zhang, X., Zhang, Y., & Vasilenko, S. (2022). Poverty, hardship, and maternal depression. Archives of Women’s Mental Health.

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  • Wang, C., Zhang, Y., Moss, J. D., Bonem, E. M., & Levesque-Bristol, C. (2020). College students’ perceived knowledge transferability. Research in Higher Education.

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  • Jung, E., Zhang, Y., Hwang, W., & Zhang, Y. (2018). Parental health and children’s functioning in immigrant families. Journal of Child and Family Studies.

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  • Jung, E., Hwang, W., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2018). Educational expectations and adult life satisfaction. Family Relations.

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  • Jung, E., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2017). Future professionals’ perceptions of play. Early Child Development and Care.

Studying With Books

Student Research Presentations

2025

1. Madre, N. & Zhang, Y. (May 2025). Intimate Partner Violence Experience in College Students: Coercive Control, Emotional Health, and Gender-Based Differences. Poster presented at the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, D.C.

2. Inyang, J. & Zhang, Y. (May 2025). School Dynamics and the Development of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: A Scoping Review. Poster presented at APS, Washington, D.C.

3. Kepner, M. & Zhang, Y. (April 2025). School Dynamics and the Development of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: A Scoping Review. Poster presented at the Research and Project Spring Showcase (RAPS), Potsdam, NY.

4. Mucitelli, G., Lindsay, D., & Zhang, Y. (April 2025). The Hidden Strain: Relationship Stress and Maternal Postpartum Depression. Poster presented at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

5. Lindsay, D., & Zhang, Y. (April 2025). Breaking the Cycle: Discrimination and Intergenerational Transmission of Intimate Partner Violence. Oral presentation at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

2024

6. Madre, N. & Zhang, Y. (May 2024). Intimate Partner Violence Experience in College Students: Emotional Health and Gender Differences. Poster presented at APS, San Francisco, CA.

7. Lindsay, D. & Zhang, Y. (May 2024). Intergenerational Transmission of IPV in People of Color Households: The Role of Social Identities. Poster presented at APS, San Francisco, CA.

8. Paredes, J. & Zhang, Y. (April 2024). Family Dynamics and the Development of Self-Regulation in Childhood: A Scoping Review. Poster presented at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

9. Madre, N. & Zhang, Y. (April 2024). Intimate Partner Violence Experience in College Students: Emotional Health and Gender Differences. Poster presented at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

2023

10. Lindsay, D. & Zhang, Y. (March 2023). Intimate Partner Violence Exposure, Child Maltreatment, and Behavioral Self-Regulation. Oral presentation at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

11. Cannata, S. & Zhang, Y. (July 2023). Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

12. Chernak, I. & Zhang, Y. (July 2023). Risk Factors, Prevention, and Screening Practices of Postpartum Depression in Black and Latina Mothers. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS; Winner of Outstanding Poster.

13. Madre, N. & Zhang, Y. (May 2023). Intimate Partner Violence Victimization in College Students: Emotional Health and Gender Differences. Poster presented at APS, Washington, D.C.

14. Kearse, S. & Zhang, Y. (July 2023). Measuring Self-Regulation in Cultural Contexts: A Scoping Review of Measures in Children. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

15. Cannata, S. & Zhang, Y. (April 2023). Intimate Partner Violence Exposure and Self-Regulation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

2022

16. Cannata, S. & Zhang, Y. (July 2022). Children Exposed to Violence in the Home: Impact on Self-Regulation. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

17. Chernak, I. & Zhang, Y. (July 2022). Postpartum Depression in Black and Latina Mothers: Risk Factors and Screening Practices. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

18. Madre, N. & Zhang, Y. (July 2022). A Review of Self-Regulation Assessments Among Preschool-Age Children. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

19. Kearse, S. & Zhang, Y. (July 2022). Measuring Self-Regulation in Cultural Contexts: A Scoping Review. Poster presented at the Summer RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

20. Cannata, S. & Zhang, Y. (April 2022). Intimate Partner Violence Exposure and Self-Regulation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at RAPS, Potsdam, NY.

Conference presentation

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

2025

  1. Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., & Wang, X. (May 2025). Co-Occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Exposure to Interparental Violence: Implications for Early Childhood Behavioral Regulation. Paper symposium, Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

  2. Zhang, Y. & Liu, Q. (May 2025). From Entry to Engagement: A Latent Class Analysis of Family Involvement in Early Head Start. Poster, SRCD Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

  3. Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (May 2025). Reciprocal Relationships Among Household Chaos, Parenting Stress, and Children’s Self-Regulation. Paper symposium, SRCD Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

  4. Jin, Y., Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (May 2025). Parenting Stress and Preschoolers’ Emotional Regulation: Intrusive Parenting as a Mechanism. Paper symposium, SRCD Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

2024

  1. Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., & Wang, X. (November 2024). The Co-Occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Interparental Violence in Early Childhood: Latent Classes and Risk Factors. National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Bellevue, WA.

  2. Zhang, Y., Fang, J., Luo, X., Garcia, T., Lindsay, D., Madre, N., Melley, E., Paredes, J., & Penna, A. (November 2024). Exploring the Efficacy of ChatGPT in Understanding and Identifying Intimate Partner Violence. Poster, NCFR, Bellevue, WA.

  3. Zhang, Y., Korakutty, S., Razza, R., Ohl, A., Schelly, D., & Dey, S. (November 2024). Exploring the Links Between Early Family Experiences and Childhood Self-Regulation: Advancements in Predictive Analysis via Machine Learning. Poster, NCFR, Bellevue, WA.

  4. Shen, F., Lee, H., & Zhang, Y. (November 2024). Effects of Child Maltreatment and Social Support on Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms. Poster, NCFR, Bellevue, WA.

  5. Zhang, Y., Fang, J., & Lindsay, D. (July 2024). Cultural Patterns in Parental and Family Planning Roles Affecting Postpartum Depression: A Machine Learning Study. International Association for Relationship Research (IARR), Boston, MA.

  6. Zhang, Y., Korakutty, S., Razza, R., Ohl, A., Schelly, D., & Dey, S. (May 2024). Exploring Early Childhood Self-Regulation: Advancing Predictive Analysis with Machine Learning. Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

  7. Zhang, Y., Paredes, J., Liu, Q., & Madre, N. (May 2024). Family Dynamics and the Development of Self-Regulation in Childhood: A Scoping Review. APS Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

  8. Zhang, Y., Paredes, J., & Wang, C. (April 2024). Effects of College Diversity Courses on Appreciation of Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Flourishing. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

2023

  1. Fei, S., Zhang, Y., & Wang, X. (November 2023). IPV, Attachment, and Mental Health. Poster, NCFR Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

  2. Zhang, Y. (October 2023). Timing of a Semester and College Students’ Subjective Well-Being: Roles of Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation. Biennial Conference of the Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD), Philadelphia, PA.

  3. Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (June 2023). Children in Families with Intimate Partner Violence: Developmental Trajectories and Mediation Effects. Society for Prevention Research (SPR), Washington, D.C.

  4. Zhang, Y., Paredes, J., Cannata, S., & Wang, C. (May 2023). Diversity Seeking and Flourishing in College Students. Poster, APS Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  5. Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., & Lindsay, D. (May 2023). IPV Victimization, Parenting Stress, and Children’s Self-Regulation. APS Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  6. Zhang, Y., Pudasainee-Kapri, S., Madre, N., Vinluan, D., & Penne, A. (May 2023). Household Instability, Bedtime Routines, Emotional Regulation, and Attention. APS Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

  7. Liu, Q., Razza, R., Merrin, G., & Zhang, Y. (March 2023). Differential Growth Trajectories of Self-Regulation from Early Childhood to Adolescence. SRCD Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

  8. Zhang, Y., Cannata, S., Paredes, J., & Wang, C. (March 2023). Diversity Seeking and Flourishing. Poster, SRCD Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

  9. Zhang, Y., & Madre, N. (March 2023). IPV Exposure, Child Maltreatment, and Behavioral Regulation. Paper, SRCD Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

2022

  1. Kirilova, D., Kapiszewski, D., & Zhang, Y. (2022). IRB Guidance on Data-Sharing in the Social Sciences. PRIM&R Annual Conference (Virtual).

  2. Zhang, Y. (2022). Experiencing Similarities and Differences: Diversity Seeking and Flourishing. Impossible Projects Symposium, Potsdam, NY.

  3. Zhang, Y., & Cannata, S. (May 2022). IPV Exposure & Self-Regulation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. APS Annual Convention, Chicago.

  4. Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Razza, R. (May 2022). Poverty, Material Hardship, and Preschoolers’ Self-Regulation. APS Annual Convention, Chicago.

2021

  1. Razza, R., Liu, Q., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Self-Regulation Assessment Among Preschoolers: A Scoping Review. APA Convention (Division 7).

  2. Pudasainee-Kapri, S., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Early Sleep Routine and Emotional Regulation. SRCD Biennial Meeting.

  3. Pudasainee-Kapri, S., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Sleep Routine and Attentional Outcomes. Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS).

  4. Razza, R., Liu, Q., Zhang, Y., Reid, S., Smith., & Uzcategui, J. (2021). Attentional and Behavioral Regulation and Adolescent Outcomes. SRCD.

2020

  1. Zhang, Y., & Shen, F. (2020). IPV, Postpartum Depression, and Infant–Mother Attachment. NCFR Annual Conference (Virtual).

  2. Zhang, Y., & Zhang, X. (2020). Material Hardship and Maternal Depression. NCFR Annual Conference (Virtual).

2019–2016

  1. Razza, R., Zhang, Y., & Wang, Q. (2019). Positive Development in Adolescence. SRCD.

  2. Zhang, Y. (2017). Family Interactions in the Mall: An Exploratory Observational Study. IARR Mini Conference, Syracuse, NY.

  3. Jung, E., Zhang, Y., Hwang, W., & Zhang, Y. (2017). Parental Health and School Functioning. AERA, San Antonio, TX.

  4. Jung, E., Zhang, Y., Hwang, W., & Zhang, Y. (2017). Parental Expectations and Adult Life Satisfaction. AERA, San Antonio, TX.

  5. Zhang, Y., & Guthrie, C. (2016). Parenting Resources Across Generations: Chinese vs. American Mothers. IACCP, Nagoya, Japan.

  6. Jung, E., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2016). Future Professionals’ Perceptions of Play. AERA, Washington, D.C.

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