His primary research and clinical interests are in child clinical and forensic psychology. Specifically, his interests are on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorders as well as those youth with psychopathic traits. Dr. Salekin is also active in the Psychology and Law concentration area and is interested in issues such as juvenile evaluation as well as the evaluation of youth facing transfer to adult court. Related interests include culpability, and the treatment of youth diagnosed with conduct disorder. Another primary research area is the study of psychopathy and how it relates to dangerousness and other legal issues.
Research Interests:
- Psychopathy
- Callous Unemotional Traits
- Treatment of psychopathy
- Treatment of interpersonal callousness
Primary Concentration:
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Coordinator
Secondary Concentration:
- Psychology-Law
- Developmental Science
- Health Psychology
His primary research and clinical interests are in child forensic psychology. Specifically, his interests are on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who have come into contact with the law.
