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Darcia Narvaez

Professor of Psychology
Professor, Psychology

As director of Notre Dame’s Collaborative for Ethical Education, Narvaez researches moral development and character education in children, with specific focus on the effects of violent video games and other media on the developing brains of children and teens. She also researches the early life experiences of young children and their influence on “moral brain” development. Narvaez developed the Integrative Ethical Education model, published in the 2006 Handbook of Moral Development, and has a 2008 Spencer Foundation grant to write a book about the model. She has co-authored or co-edited five books, including the award-winning “Postconventional Moral Thinking;” “Moral Development, Self and Identity;” and most recently the “Handbook of Moral and Character Education.” In 2006, she co-authored the first chapter on character education for the “Handbook of Child Psychology” and has published articles in the Journal of Educational Psychology and Developmental Psychology.

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ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES

Research shows child rearing practices of distant ancestors foster morality, compassion in kids

Narvaez elected fellow of American Psychological Association

Psychology professors receive book award

Psychology professor addresses moral education in “Handbook of Child Psychology”

ND EXPERTS

Harry Potter films demonstrate fierce moral motivation

Psychologist gives Harry Potter books an “A” for ethics

New video game “Bully” as harmful as name suggests

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IN THE NEWS

Psychology Today—Understanding and Helping Toddler Sleep

CNN—Should babies be allowed to ‘cry it out’?

New York Daily News—Is helicopter parenting a good thing after all? ‘Tough love’ approach leads to anxious, depressed kids, some researchers say

PhysOrg—Modern parenting may hinder brain development, researcher claims

Huffington Post—Cry it out: The Method that Kills Baby Brain Cells

International Business Times—Should You Let Your Baby Cry It Out?

The New York Times—Reason Seen More as Weapon Than Path to Truth

Woman’s Day—4 Prehistoric Parenting Pointers

Indianapolis Star—Exploiting a right for profit

National Catholic Reporter—Violent Video Games Back in Court

MSNBC—Is it time to return to caveman parenting?

USA Today.com—Old ways best in childrearing-think Neolithic

South Bend Tribune—Are DVDs for littlest ones a bad idea? (4/11/06)