Welcome to the website for the PEARL

We’re glad you dropped by!

The PEARL is invested in conducting high-quality research on substance use, risk behaviours, wellness behaviours, and well-being in emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) a critical period of developmental and psychological transition and a time of both challenge and possibility. The goal of this research it to prevent risk and promote well-being during emerging adulthood and facilitate healthy transitions into adulthood.

This website provides an overview of our research projects, the research team, and current research in emerging adulthood.