RESEARCH LABS

The Family Institute at Northwestern University and the Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies at Northwestern University house a variety of research labs where academic inquiry and publication are encouraged. Explore our scientific work dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes.

A person bites their nails

Anxiety Research Lab
A biracial couple hugs next to a window

Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Lab
An older couple jogs next to each other along a forest-lined road

Couple Support for Stress & Health
A mother holds her child on her lap and snuggles them face to face

Emotional Availability & Responsiveness Lab
A queer couple laughs together while one puts their arms around the other

Gender, Sexuality & Relationships
A Latina woman holds a deep stare against a brick wall

Mindfulness & Cultural Labs
An African-American father smiles while giving his child a piggy back ride

MOORE Lab
A man sits at his desk and stares down at his work with a deep focus

Perfectly Imperfect Lab
A person with a shaved head on one side and long, flowing curls on the other side smiles with their hand out as if blowing a kiss

Queer BIPOC Needs Lab
A person sits in a support group setting and closes their eyes while holding a tissue. Others reach their hands out gently.

MIDRASH Lab
A lesbian couple holds each other closely and smiles

QTRL Lab