Gordon Harold is Director of the Centre for Research on Children and Families at the University of Otago in New Zealand. His research focuses on children’s psychological development, looking at the genetic and neurobiological origins of different pathways, the role of family and applications of research to policy and practice.
He has completed several longitudinal studies on how families influence children’s psychological development, as well as designing a parent education program and practitioner assessment tool aimed at helping families experiencing inter-parental conflict.