Clare’s research is guided by two complimentary theoretical perspectives: (1) a lifespan theoretical perspective, which contends that development occurs across the lifespan within a larger socio-historical context, and (2) a social-constructivist model of gender development that contends that gender-typed characteristics are best understood as created and maintained by the transaction of the individual and the immediate context (Deaux & Major, 1987). Clare has expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodology.
Clare’s research interests mainly lie in developmental psychology. She is interested in theoretical questions about the nature of adulthood, and social connections/loneliness, and is currently writing papers on modern experiences of adulthood, and how emerging adults feel about ai use. She is also interested in fertility decision making and the experience of being childfree in established adulthood. You can learn more about Clare’s main research interest, established adulthood, by clicking on the established adulthood tab.
Clare M. Mehta, PhD 