Xia is interested in promoting individual positive development and optimal well-being in families, interpersonal settings, and ecological systems from system-oriented, dynamic-focused, and strength-based approaches.

Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.

Fraser’s research specializations include disaster response and recovery, emergency management policy, maternal-infant health in crises, disaster volunteer management, and mental health and wellbeing after hazard events.