Merve Balkaya-Ince

My research centers on the dynamic interplay between context and human development, with a primary focus on the positive development and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. I am particularly passionate about employing cutting-edge research methods and using advanced data-analytic tools to investigate developmental processes at various levels (intra– and inter-individual) and various timeframes, ranging from a few hours to years. A central theme in my research is to uncover the specific elements and underlying mechanisms through which context shapes human development, moving beyond viewing culture as solely a macro-level influence.