Shayl Griffith

Shayl Griffith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Griffith’s research interests center on the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic development of young children, particularly within the context of family technology use and digital home learning environments. Her research examines 1) screen media use in young children with externalizing behavior problems, 2) parent- child interactions during co-use of educational digital media (e.g., educational apps), and 3) the use of digital technology to support early learning in home and school contexts. Dr. Griffith’s work has been supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation.