In our lab, we seek to understand the obstacles that people face while making friends and seeking social support from loved ones, and the health consequences of loneliness and interpersonal conflict. We are developing interventions to promote social connection, with the goal of making a positive impact on people’s health and well-being. Information about our ongoing research projects can be found here.

**Note: Dr. Chen is not considering MA/PhD applicants in the Fall 2024 application cycle. Please check back in Summer 2025 if you are interested in joining Dr. Chen’s lab as a graduate student.**