معرفی
Aaron Charles Kay is the J.Rex Fuqua Professor of International Management at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and holds a joint appointment as Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience. His research focuses on the intersection of motivation, implicit social cognition, and social issues. He earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford University in 2005.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Stanford University, 2005
Research Interests: Kay explores how social motivations and perceptions shape intergroup dynamics, organizational behavior, and systemic justifications. His work often addresses the psychological underpinnings of ideological biases, system legitimacy, and the role of structure-seeking in societal contexts.
Awards and Honors:
- Society for Experimental Social Psychology Career Trajectory Award
- Janet T. Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions
- Multiple fellowships from the American Psychological Society and related organizations
His research has been widely cited and covers topics such as system justification theory, compensatory control mechanisms, and the psychological impact of social inequality. Kay has also served as past President of the International Society of Justice Research.
