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Jennifer Lansford

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S. Malcolm Gillis Distinguished Research Professor of Public Policy
Sanford School of Public Policy
lansford@duke.edu
Duke Box 90420, Durham, NC 27708-0545
Box 90545, Durham, NC 27708-0545
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In the News

Published May 4, 2023
Duke Awards 44 Distinguished Professorships
Published June 21, 2022
Lansford to Direct Center for Child and Family Policy
Published January 1, 2022
Parenting is different in different cultures
Published July 19, 2021
11 Duke-Authored Books on Global Perspectives
Published October 1, 2020
Parents are the greatest influence on children’s learning, but how can this influence be harnessed?
Published July 1, 2016
What’s good parenting for children in one place may be harmful in another
Published May 17, 2016
Changing a Life Path for Dropouts
Published April 18, 2016
Jennifer Lansford comments: Video of school spanking re-ignites debate over corporal punishment
Published March 18, 2015
Psychologists discourage spank-then-cuddle parenting practice
Published March 10, 2015
Some Things Hugs Can't Fix
Published February 24, 2015
Jennifer Lansford: It's time for U.S. to ban corporal punishment
Published February 19, 2015
How Parents Express Love Around the World
Published January 13, 2015
Jennifer Lansford: Some things hugs can't fix
Published January 1, 2015
Hitting a child causes damage that may not be alleviated by cuddles and kisses – maternal warmth can actually make things worse
Published September 17, 2014
Commentary: Spare the rod
Published September 8, 2014
Jennifer Lansford comments: Does embarrassing students with 'shame suit' violate their rights?
Published July 31, 2013
Study: Disabled kids receive harsher punishment across developing world