Ruth H. Chung

Ruth H. Chung is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California. Her work bridges cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, and educational research, with a focus on Asian American immigrant families and cultural identity formation in adolescents.

• PhD in Counseling Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara

Her research centers on acculturation theory and measurement, including the development of widely used tools like the Asian American Multidimensional Acculturation Scale (AAMAS) and the Intergenerational Conflict Inventory (ICI). She also examines multicultural counseling practices and pedagogical approaches to teaching statistics and research methods.

Chung co-edited the book Sacred Spaces: Religion and Spirituality in Korean America and has published in journals such as Journal of Counseling Psychology and Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. Her methodological expertise includes quantitative research design and assessment.

• Fulbright Senior Scholar to South Korea (2006-2007)

She teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses, including Advanced Measurement and Evaluation, Multicultural Counseling, and Asian American Psychology. Her pedagogical work emphasizes equipping practitioners with statistical and research skills tailored to diverse populations.