Brains in sync: assessing parent-child synchrony with EEG

2025

We aim to understand whether parents and children’s brains are in-sync using non-invasive dual-EEG. We will examine whether factors such as parent mood and whether the type of task (teaching, play) influences parent-child synchrony. We are also interested in understanding who is the follower and who is the leader.

Progress to date

Recruitment ongoing. Email keamail@aut.ac.nz or sign up via kealab.ac.nz

Play with children

Research team

  • Dr Mia McLean
  • Dr Dion Henare