Michael Lamb (psychologist)

Michael Lamb
Born
Zambia
NationalityBritish, American
EducationPhD
Alma materUniversity of Natal, Yale University
Known forResearch about: Child abuse, Shared parenting, Fatherhood
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology
InstitutionsUniversity of Cambridge
Thesis The relationships between infants and their mothers and fathers  (1976)

Michael E. Lamb is a professor and former Head of the then Department of Social and Developmental Psychology[1] at the University of Cambridge,[2] known for his influential work in developmental psychology, child and family policy, social welfare, and law.[3][4] His work has focused on divorce, child custody, child maltreatment, child testimony, and the effects of childcare on children's social and emotional development. His work in family relationships has focused on the role of both mothers and fathers and the importance of their relationships with children. Lamb's expertise has influenced legal decisions addressing same-sex parenting, advocating for fostering and adoption by adults regardless of their marital status or sexual orientations.[4] Lamb has published approximately 700 articles,[5] many about child adjustment, currently edits the APA journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law,[6] and serves on the editorial boards on several academic journals.[7]

  1. ^ "Michael Lamb". Academic staff. University of Cambridge. 2009. Archived from the original on 25 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  2. ^ Bob Egelko (16 January 2010). "Gays make fine parents, psychologist testifies". Gays. SFGate. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Michael E. Lamb: Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology". American Psychologist. 70 (8): 684–686. 2015. doi:10.1037/a0039784. ISSN 1935-990X. PMID 26618945.
  4. ^ a b "Michael E. Lamb: Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest". American Psychologist. 70 (8): 717–719. 2015. doi:10.1037/a0039785. ISSN 1935-990X. PMID 26618955.
  5. ^ "Michael E Lamb". ResearchGate.
  6. ^ "Psychology, Public Policy, and Law". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  7. ^ Curriculum Vitae, Michael E. Lamb