Arnold Ho

Arnold Ho is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, with an affiliation in the Organizational Studies program. His research examines the psychological and sociopolitical factors that contribute to group-based discrimination and inequality, with a particular focus on racial inequality and multiracial identity.

Professor Ho's research interests span several key areas in social psychology:

• Intergroup relations and social dominance orientation
• Racial inequality and multiracial identity
• Discrimination and prejudice reduction
• Social equality and egalitarianism
• Group-based beliefs and sociopolitical motives

His recent work has examined the implications of a growing multiracial population for American race relations and racial equality, as highlighted during his tenure as a Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar for the 2018-2019 academic year. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with a focus on how psychological factors influence perceptions of multiracial individuals and shape discriminatory behaviors across various social contexts.

Professor Ho's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:

• Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar (2018-2019)

His academic journey includes earning his Ph.D. from Harvard University, after which he joined the faculty at the University of Michigan where he continues to advance research on the psychological factors that cause discrimination and inequality.