Her research has concentrated on understanding the roles of connectedness on children’s and adolescents’ growth and well-being in the framework of social-emotional learning (SEL) and development, particularly in relation to bullying. Anne-Marie Parent is a member of the Social-Emotional Development Research Group, directed by Dr. Konishi, at McGill University. Holding a BA in Psychology, she will begin her graduate studies in Human Development at McGill University. She is interested in the experience of sexual minorities, including gender creative and transgender youth.