Her research interests lie primarily within the fields of political violence and positive psychology, with a particular emphasis on studying the effects of political violence and terrorism on children, and promoting children’s resilience and strengths in the face of adversity. She serves as academic director of Maytiv Center for research and practice in positive psychology. Maytiv Center was established in 2010 as part of the School of Psychology in the IDC, and aims to promote evidence-based community programs to advance resilience and well-being on the individual, organization, and community levels.