Ha Na Yoo

Ha Na Yoo is an Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Utah Asia Campus, focusing on moral and social development in children. Her work explores how contextual, emotional, and cognitive factors shape judgments and behaviors.

Education:

• Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Rochester (2021)
• M.A., Developmental Psychology, University of Rochester (2019)
• M.A., Psychology, Yonsei University (2015)
• B.A., German Language and Literature & Economics, Seoul National University (2009)

Her research emphasizes the interplay between parenting, peer relationships, and emotional regulation (e.g., empathy, guilt) in moral development. Recent studies examine self-regulation as a moderator in moral understanding and meta-analyses of social domain theory applications.

Opportunities for Students: Undergraduates at the University of Utah Asia Campus can assist in all aspects of her research, including design, data collection, and developmental methodologies.