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James Kim serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lakehead University, where his research bridges relationship science and sexuality studies to investigate the formation and maintenance of satisfying romantic relationships. His work specifically examines how individuals navigate relational discrepancies through motivations, perceptions, and behaviour.
His academic trajectory includes:
- Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo/SJU (2023-2024)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Western University (2020-2023)
- Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Toronto (2019)
- M.A. in Psychology, University of Toronto (2015)
- B.Sc.H. in Psychology, Queen's University (2013)
Dr. Kim's research employs rigorous social psychological methodologies to explore how relational needs are fulfilled in close partnerships. His investigations into interpersonal discrepancies provide critical insights into relationship satisfaction mechanisms, with implications for clinical interventions and relationship education. This work positions him at the intersection of experimental social psychology and applied relationship science.
Dr. Kim currently mentors graduate students in relationship science research and maintains an active publication record accessible via his Google Scholar profile. His supervision emphasizes methodological rigor and theoretical innovation in studying romantic relationship dynamics.
