معرفی
Benjamin Y. Cheung is a non-tenure track Lecturer and Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator in the Department of Psychology and Asian Canadian and Asian Migration program at the University of British Columbia. His work focuses on genetic essentialism, cross-cultural psychology, and legal decision-making related to genetics. He explores how genetic beliefs influence health behaviors, attitudes toward crime, and acculturation processes in immigrant populations. His research bridges psychological theory with societal implications, addressing topics like eugenics, sleep cultural differences, and stereotype formation. Collaborative studies with Ilan Dar-Nimrod highlight the societal impact of genetic literacy and essentialist biases. He actively publishes in journals such as Advances in Experimental Social Psychology and Psychology & Social Psychology Bulletin.
- Teaching: UBC courses in Psychology and ACAM program
- Research Labs: Focus on cultural psychology and behavioral genetics
- Grants: Unspecified but inferred from active research output
Key interests include public perception of genetics, cultural influences on health behaviors, and legal applications of genetic information. His work emphasizes ethical considerations in genomic research and societal communication of scientific findings.
