Family Studies Initiative

Working within the Center for Applied Psychological Science at Boise State University, the Family Studies Initiative represents the collaboration of scientists from diverse disciplines working together with community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of children and the well-being of families throughout Idaho. The broad goals of the Family Studies Initiative include providing an interdisciplinary culture for research on different aspects of families as well as using research findings and perspectives to contribute to quality teaching and educational opportunities and to meaningful collaborations with community leaders and agencies. The Initiative operates to ensure that family research plays a central role in the teaching, research, and service contributions of Boise State University. Currently, more specific emphasis areas for the Initiative include the following:

• Monitoring the well-being of families in Idaho
• Providing summaries of research findings relevant to improving the lives of Idaho families
• Supporting on-going research studies in family studies
• Promoting civic engagement in areas relevant to supporting children and families
• Promoting university-community collaboration in planning specific activities/events
• Providing a vehicle for students and faculty to share observations of other cultures

Family Studies Initiative
Department of Psychology
Elizabeth Morgan, Director
emorgan@boisestate.edu
(208) 425-3410
MS 1715 - 1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1715 

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Advisory Board

BSU Links

• Psychology
• Gender Studies
• Nursing
• Social Work
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Political Science
• Public Policy and Administration
• Service Learning Program
• Women's Center

Community Links

• Casey Family Programs
• El Ada Community Action Agency Outreach Program
• Family Advocate Program
• Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
• Idaho's Heart
• Idaho Human Rights Education Center
• Idaho KIDS COUNT
• Idaho Youth Ranch
• Idaho Women's Network
• Nampa Family Justice Center
• Success by 6
• TRiO Pre-College Programs
• Women and Children's Alliance