Lisa Sarraf does research in the fields of clinical and developmental psychology.

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Her research interests include investigating:

1. Clinical and psychosocial outcomes associated with mental illnesses and personality disorders. 
2. Coping and resilience following stressful events.

3. Factors and outcomes associated with aggression, such as bullying and intimate partner violence. 
4. Protective and risk factors for victimization and perpetration in the contexts of bullying and intimate partner violence.

5. Predictors of psychological distress and internalizing symptoms, including anxiety and depression.

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Her research has clinical implications for the development of tailored and targeted interventions to help individuals cope with various life challenges.