Christian Connell‘s research program focuses on the experiences of youth who have been maltreated, as well as those who become involved in the child welfare system and other child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, juvenile justice).
“As a clinical-community psychologist, I use applied research methods that engage system leaders, policymakers, and practitioners in research to address critical systems issues, evaluate effects of program and policy initiatives, and promote effective system change. I use a trauma-informed social-ecological framework to examine individual, family, and other contextual influences on the relation of maltreatment to child behavioral health outcomes. My research examines the effects of maltreatment and other adverse experiences on child and adolescent mental health and well-being, their system involvement trajectories, and the effects of interventions to reduce negative outcomes of these experiences. I also conduct research on system-change initiatives to improve organizational capacity to meet the needs of children and families.”
I want to help child- and family-serving systems better understand the needs of the populations they serve and make sound decisions about how best to support children and families in their efforts.
- Christian M. Connell
Developmental Period(s)
Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence
Level(s) of Analysis
Individuals, Families, Communities, Legislation
Contact Information
217 Health and Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-867-6467
cmc128@psu.edu
he/him/his
Associated Lab(s)
Connell Child Welfare Data Lab
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Christian Connell‘s research program focuses on the experiences of youth who have been maltreated, as well as those who become involved in the child welfare system and other child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, juvenile justice).
“As a clinical-community psychologist, I use applied research methods that engage system leaders, policymakers, and practitioners in research to address critical systems issues, evaluate effects of program and policy initiatives, and promote effective system change. I use a trauma-informed social-ecological framework to examine individual, family, and other contextual influences on the relation of maltreatment to child behavioral health outcomes. My research examines the effects of maltreatment and other adverse experiences on child and adolescent mental health and well-being, their system involvement trajectories, and the effects of interventions to reduce negative outcomes of these experiences. I also conduct research on system-change initiatives to improve organizational capacity to meet the needs of children and families.”
I want to help child- and family-serving systems better understand the needs of the populations they serve and make sound decisions about how best to support children and families in their efforts.
- Christian M. Connell
Contact Information
217 Health and Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-867-6467
cmc128@psu.edu
he/him/his
Professional Links
Associated Lab(s)
Connell Child Welfare Data Lab
Developmental Period(s)
Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence
Levels of Analysis
Individuals, Families, Communities, Legislation
Connell, C.M. & Crowley, D. M. (Eds.) (2023). Springer.
The feasibility and utility of trauma screening for children involved in the juvenile justice system
Lang, J. M., Lange, B. C. L., Connell, C. M., & Duran, C. (2023). Journal of Traumatic Stress. Advance online publication.
Crowley, D.M., Connell, C.M., Noll, J., Green, L., Scott, T., Giray, C. (2021).Prevention Science. Advance online publication.
