Human Development and Family Science
144C White Hall
Syracuse, New York 13244
315.443.5654
mmulvane@syr.edu
CV available upon request
Matthew K. Mulvaney
Ph.D.Department Chair
Associate Professor
Matthew Mulvaney is a parenting researcher who joined the department in 2012, following a series of faculty appointments, including a Fulbright fellowship in Cyprus. In both his teaching and his research, he seeks to understand the principles by which parents and families support optimal child development. He has a broad interest in working to enhance teaching in the developmental sciences.
Dr. Mulvaney will be accepting graduate students for fall 2025
Education
Ph.D., Psychology from the University of New Hampshire (2004)
M.A., Psychology from the University of New Hampshire (2001)
B.A., Psychology from Hartwick College (1999)
Research Focus
Dr. Mulvaney’s research focus examines the determinants and outcomes of parenting processes. He specifically focuses on informal educational practices by parents, parental discipline, and parenting beliefs. He is particularly interested in the underlying cultural determinants of parenting processes. In his work, he works closely with undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
Courses
HFS 201 - Introduction to Family Development
HFS 648 - Family Theory: Interpretation and Application
HFS 747 - Parenting Research Seminar
HFS 447 - Principles and Practices in Parenting
HFS 202 - Development of Children
SEM 100 - First Year Experience