Dr T.A.M. Lansu (Tessa)

The study of peer relations has relied predominantly on explicit measures of peer relations. Research has shown that automatic evaluations can be at odds with elaborated responses and that implicit and explicit measures tap related but distinct constructs. Tessa Lansu's work examines the role of implicit automatic processes in children's and adolescents' social perceptions of their peers. Early adolescents' implicit evaluation of and attention for high-status and low-status peers that vary in popularity have for example been examined. Current research focuses on how implicit and explicit evaluation of a peer are related to behavior towards that peer.
In addition to implicit processes and peer status (popularity), Tessa also studies aggression, bullying & victimization, and social cognitions related to these constructs.

For an up-to-date overview of her research publications, see: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tessa_Lansu