Megan Fulcher, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Washington & Lee University

Research Interests:

I am interested in children's social emotional development in the context of the family. I am particularly interested in children's gender role development. Most children understand gender role stereotypes but adhere to these stereotypes to varying degrees. It is these individual differences between children that interest me. Currently, I am working on two projects that examine how children's ideas about gender impact their ideas about their future work and family roles.

Career Trajectories in Early Adulthood:

This project focuses on the emerging career and family role plans as students move through college. Men and women both consider their role in the family when choosing occupations. Participants in this project include about 700 students at Washington and Lee University, Monmouth University, & University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point.

The Transitions Project:

This project focuses on how families foster positive development as sons and daughters move from childhood into adolescence. The Transitions Project is a collaborative study with Dr Karla Murdock. We are currently recruiting 6th through 9th graders and their families to participate. If you are interested in learning more about the project please visit the website: