紹介文
Research Areas
Although many basic psychological processes are shared across humans, how they develop and are expressed is profoundly shaped by the cultural, social, and ecological environments in which people live. Drawing primarily on cultural and cross-cultural psychology, our lab seeks to understand both the diversity and commonality of psychological processes across different societies.
Rather than viewing culture simply as differences between countries, we are interested in the psychological processes through which people build relationships with others, adapt to their social and cultural environments, perceive the societies in which they live, and respond to the various challenges facing contemporary societies.
My current research focuses on several interconnected areas:
- Culture and interpersonal relationships: Interdependence, interpersonal relationships, and motivations for harmony and achievement, with a particular focus on East Asian societies
- Culture and adaptation: Acculturation and cultural adaptation among immigrants, cultural minority groups, and members of receiving societies
- Perceptions of social environments and well-being: How perceptions of social inequality and broader social environments relate to happiness and well-being
- Culture, psychology, and global challenges: Psychological responses to contemporary societal challenges, including climate change and environmental issues
I also encourage students to develop their own research questions concerning the relationships among culture, society, and psychology.
For more information about our research and lab activities, please visit our lab website. Prospective graduate students are also encouraged to consult the relevant resources available on the website.
Psychology of Culture and Society Lab
https://joonhapark.com/
