Wendy Ellis

Wendy Ellis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at King's University College. Her research interests span a wide range of topics related to social development, including social status, aggression, cyberbullying, and dating violence. Dr. Ellis has conducted extensive research on the influence of children’s peer groups, documenting how these groups shape the behavior of their members in both positive and negative ways. In her recent work, Dr. Ellis has focused on examining the impact of online technology and social media on adolescent social and psychological development. Her research aims to explore adolescents' use of digital platforms and their developmental effects, providing insights into the challenges faced by today's adolescents and their parents. Dr. Ellis is the author of over 30 papers published in refereed journals and has presented this work in over 50 presentations at international conferences.