James Li

ADHD, antisocial behaviors, child development, genetics, parental and social influences, gene-environment interplay

Associate Professor; Department of Psychology; Waisman Center College of Letters and Science Work: 605-265-1091 james.li@wisc.edu Home page

Topics

Identifying genes and other socioemotional factors (i.e., early childhood temperament) that may enhance sensitivity to positive and negative rearing environments.
Examining child to adult trajectories of behavioral development (specifically as it relates to ADHD and aggression) using a prospective longitudinal design.
Examining how differences in biology and environmental factors may affect the efficacy of certain types of treatments for individuals with ADHD and other behavioral disorders.

Director of the Social and Behavioral Development Lab at the Waisman Center
Member, Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
Member, Academy of Psychological Clinical Science
Member, International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (ISRCAP)
Fellow, Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence program