Vinai Norasakkunkit

Dr. Norasakkunkit's research interests are in the intersection of cultural psychology and clinical psychology. He has published extensively on studies of the psychology of globalization and youth marginalization, as well the cultural shaping of social anxiety and happiness. Other areas of active research include investigating the cultural shaping of: attitudes towards climate change, the persistence of first impressions, moral intuitions, emotional experiences, and social cognition. Dr. Norasakkunkit teaches Cultural Psychology, Culture and Mental Health Seminar, Research Methods, and Personality Theories. Dr. Norasakkunkit also runs an active Cultural Psychology Research Lab that involves 6-12 highly motivated students every semester.