Ken Dodge

Ken Dodge is a psychologist who studies how children and adults understand and react to social situations, especially conflicts. He focuses on how early experiences and emotions influence people's ability to interpret others' intentions and respond appropriately. His work helps explain why some children develop healthy social skills, while others struggle with aggression or difficulty in forming relationships. Dodge's research emphasizes the importance of social cognition—how we think about and interpret social cues—and aims to improve interventions that promote positive social development and conflict resolution skills.