Mahzad Hojjat

Mahzad Hojjat is a Professor and Chairperson of the Psychology Department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. With academic training from Yale University (PhD, MPhil, MS in Social Psychology & Individual Differences), her work focuses on interpersonal dynamics in close relationships, cultural psychology, and resilience.

• Education:
  • PhD - Social Psychology & Individual Differences (Yale University, 1998)
  • MPhil - Social Psychology & Individual Differences (Yale University, 1995)
  • MS - Social Psychology & Individual Differences (Yale University, 1994)

Her research examines forgiveness in friendships, resilience in romantic relationships, and cross-cultural comparisons of arranged vs. love marriages. She has supervised graduate student Kara Kneeland on projects analyzing marital coping mechanisms and relationship satisfaction.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in friendship psychology, emotional resilience, and cross-cultural social dynamics. Despite no explicit scientific awards listed, her editorial work on friendship psychology and peer-reviewed articles demonstrate significant scholarly contributions.