Christine Merrilees

Research Interests

• Dr. Merrilees uses a developmental intergroup approach to understanding how youth and emerging adults develop in contexts of intergroup conflict and divide. 
• Longitudinal and experimental designs are utilized to examine how intergroup contact and identity process function in multiple contexts, including Belfast Northern Ireland, Croatia, and on the Geneseo campus.

Student Involvement

• Data collection, data analysis, and presentation of research findings.

Recruitment Opportunities

• Dr. Merrilees is not currently accepting new research assistants.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Dedicated; genuine interest in research content.
• Reading comprehension skills, synthesizing new information into a coherent piece of writing. 

Additional Comments

• Students should be interested in international relations, racial and ethnic disparities, and learning more about statistics.
• "I know most students are NOT interested in statistics, but I believe the techniques I can teach students are invaluable for those intending to go on to graduate school, and they will better prepare students for PSYC 452." - Dr. Merrilees