Dr. Seaton is a developmental psychologist who studies the social development of Black youth in a risk/resilience framework. Her current research focuses on perceptions of racial discrimination as a risk factor for developmental outcomes, racial identity as a protective factor for perceived discrimination and the relationship between perceived discrimination and racial identity development. Currently, Dr. Seaton uses diverse methodologies such as survey research and daily diary techniques among African American and Caribbean Black youth. Dr. Seaton is also interested in measurement as it relates to perceived discrimination and population of