Research & Publications
Jennifer Kiel’s scholarly work explores human development through interdisciplinary perspectives spanning psychology, attachment, developmental trauma, child welfare, psychological well-being, ethics, and social transformation.
Her research reflects a broader interest in understanding the psychological, relational, developmental, and social dimensions of human experience.
Published Research
01
Secure Attachment, Developmental Trauma, and Child Welfare Decision-Making
A Human Development Perspective on Permanency, Parental Rehabilitation, and Neurobiological Well-Being
Jennifer Kiel · 2026
Journal of Advanced Psychology, 8(2), 46–76
This publication examines human development in relation to secure attachment, developmental trauma, child welfare decision-making, permanency, parental rehabilitation, and neurobiological well-being.
02
Beyond Economic Indicators
Integrating Psychological Reflective Functioning into Human Development and Well-Being Frameworks
Jennifer Kiel · 2026
Journal of Advanced Psychology, 8(1), 82–96
This research considers psychological reflective functioning within broader approaches to understanding human development and well-being.
03
Reclaiming Philonic Logos in the 21st Century
Human Virtue, Hope, Human Development and Social Transformation in Philo of Alexandria
Jennifer Kiel · 2026
Journal of Culture and Religious Studies, 7(1), 19–39
An interdisciplinary exploration of human virtue, hope, human development, and social transformation through the thought of Philo of Alexandria.
04 — Collaborative Work
Bridging Faith and Society
Jennifer Kiel, Peter, S., Balogun, A., Richter, S. & Jansen, J. · 2026
Analysis of Culture and Religious Studies
CARI Journals and Books Publishers, DE
05 — Accepted / Under Review
Dynamics in Advanced Psychology
Kiel et al. · 2026
CARI Journals and Books Publishers, DE
Formally Accepted · Under Review