Elif Ikizer

Elif Ikizer is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University and earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Her research bridges culture and stigma, with a focus on cross-cultural dynamics.

Research Interests: Dr. Ikizer explores two primary research areas: (1) the causes and consequences of stigma across cultures, and (2) how social scientific work influences societal perceptions of stigmatized individuals. Her studies often employ cross-cultural frameworks to address identity, discrimination, and communication.

Publications reflect her expertise in cultural tightness-looseness, pronoun usage ideologies, intergroup dynamics, and science communication challenges. Notable trends include intersections of linguistic identity, systemic discrimination, and behavioral markers in marginalized groups.