Campbell Leaper is a developmental and social psychologist who investigates the origins and consequences of gender inequalities across the lifespan. His social-psychological approach is reflected through his consideration of the interrelations among the person, the situation, and society. In addition, his developmental perspective is seen through his study of the childhood origins and long-term consequences of gender typing. According to Professor Leaper's analysis, gender-differentiated experiences during childhood maintain and perpetuate gender inequalities in the larger society. (See link to “Research Focus” for more information.)

Research interests

1. •social construction and socialization of gender in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
   

2. •perceptions of and coping with sexism
   

3. •self-concept and social identity
   

4. •language and social interaction
   

5. •social relationships
   

6. •gender bias in the schools
   

7. •academic and athletic achievement
   

8. •images of gender in the media
   

Teaching

1. •Psych 1: Introduction to Psychology (Summer 2009)
   

2. •Psych 3: Research Methods (Fall 2009)
   

3. •Psych 106: Social and Emotional Development (not offered 2009-2010 year)
   

4. •Psych 140Q: Social Psychology of Sex and Gender (Spring 2010)
   

5. •Psych 193: Field Study (FWS)
   

6. •Psych 194A: Advanced Research in Developmental Psychology (FWS)
   

7. •Psych 195: Senior Thesis (FWS)
   

8. •Psych 244B: Social and Personality Development (Winter 2010)
   

9. •Psych 254: Psychology of Gender (not offered 2009-2010 year)
   

Current university service

1. •Director, Graduate Program in Developmental Psychology (2007-present)
   

2. •Chair, Developmental Psychology Faculty Search Committee, Psychology Department (2007-present)
   

3. •Chair, Academic Assessment Grievance Committee, Academic Senate (2008-present)
   

4. •Member, Executive Committee and Academic Standing Committee, College Ten (2007-present)
   

Professional service

1. •Co-founder and co-organizer, Gender Development Research Conference [LINK]
   

2. •Professor Leaper recently completed a term as associate editor of SRCD’s flagship journal Child Development;  and he is currently on the editorial board of Sex Roles.
   

Professional memberships

1. •American Psychology Association
   

2. •Association for Psychological Science (Fellow)
   

3. •Society for Research in Child Development
   

4. •Society for Research on Adolescence
   

5. •Society for Personality and Social Psychology