General Research Area: Social/political cognition; civic education cross-nationally; cross-cultural and inter-cultural studies; research related to social policy; interaction in technology-rich environments; social studies and history learning. Areas of Student Supervision: Social development and social cognition (pre-school through adult); applied cognitive psychology; gender roles; cross-cultural and inter-cultural studies; research related to social policy; social studies and history learning. Recent Publications: Torney-Purta, J. (1996). Conceptual change among adolescents using computer networks and peer collaboration in studying international political issues. In S. Vosnidou , E. DeCorte , R. Glaser, & F. Mandl (Eds.). International perspectives on the design of technology supported learning environments. Hillside , NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Torney-Purta, J. (2002). The school's role in developing civic engagement; A study of adolescents in twenty-eight countries. Applied Developmental Science, 6 , 203-12. IEA Civic Education Study/Civic Education Data and Researcher Services
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