Haram Kim

Haram Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida, and degrees from Yonsei University (M.A. and B.A. in Psychology). His research focuses on work-wellbeing intersections, systemic inequalities in employment, school-to-work transitions, and career interventions. Dr. Kim’s work emphasizes marginalized populations and cross-cultural perspectives.

Education:

• Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Florida
• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Yonsei University
• B.A., Psychology, Yonsei University

Research Focus: Dr. Kim explores how systemic structures impact labor participation, particularly among marginalized groups. His work includes analyzing work precarity, cross-cultural validation of psychological frameworks (e.g., Psychology of Working Theory), and interventions targeting equitable workplace transitions. Recent studies highlight disparities faced by Korean women with limited education and U.S./South Korean cross-cultural comparisons.

Publication Trends: His articles consistently examine decent work constructs, cross-cultural validity, and systemic barriers. Notable themes include latent profile analyses of economic constraints, pandemic-era underemployment drivers, and the role of education in enabling decent work opportunities.

Labs & Affiliations: His research is conducted in labs B12 & B14 at Texas Tech. Collaborations span international teams, emphasizing global applicability of findings. Current projects include social mobility studies among immigrants and validation of workplace support scales.