Dr. David Bjorklund is a Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University.

He is also an author, a researcher and one of three co-authors of a recent study on the relationship between independence and youth mental health.

His research focus includes cognitive development in children and evolutionary developmental psychology.

He is a father of 4 and a grandfather of 14.

Timestamps: 

• 1:36 - Impetus for the study
• 6:26 - Key findings
• 13:40 - What parents need to understand about the importance of fostering independence

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