Minjae Seo, Ph.D.

Minjae Seo studies the impacts of socio-cultural diversity on people’s attitudes and behaviors within relationships and across groups. She is especially interested in cross-cultural differences and intercultural interactions.

Minjae Seo received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2024. Her research centers on understanding the effects of diverse socio-cultural factors in interpersonal and intergroup contexts. Specifically, her work encompasses (1) exploring intercultural communication and interactions within close relationships, (2) examining intergroup relations and the catalysts behind conflict or cooperation, and (3) investigating cultural differences in prosocial judgments and cooperative behaviors. By delving into both cross-cultural distinctions and intercultural relationships, she seeks to contribute to knowledge that facilitates intergroup and interpersonal communication and cooperation across cultures.