معرفی
Dr. Mariko Visserman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, specializing in social psychology with a focus on romantic relationships. She investigates how couples navigate conflicting goals and the role of sacrifices in maintaining relationship quality. Her prior roles include Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Toronto and York University, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She holds a PhD from VU Amsterdam, supervised by Profs. Francesca Righetti and Paul van Lange.
**Education:**
- PhD in Close Relationships (Cum Laude), VU Amsterdam (2013–2018)
- MSc in Research Master Behavioural Science, Radboud University Nijmegen (2010–2012)
- BSc in Psychology (Honors Program, Cum Laude), Radboud University Nijmegen (2007–2010)
**Research Interests:**
Dr. Visserman’s work centers on pro-social behavior (e.g., relational sacrifices), social emotions (e.g., gratitude), and social cognition. Key themes include balancing personal and relational interests, partner responsiveness, and biased perceptions of sacrifices. She employs experimental methods, daily-life studies, and longitudinal surveys to explore these dynamics.
**Professional Engagements:**
She has contributed to media interviews (BBC, CNN, Scientific American) and peer-reviewed journals like *Journal of Personality and Social Psychology*. Her recent work highlights how perceived partner responsiveness shapes sacrifice appraisals and explores cross-cultural perspectives on gratitude.
**Labs & Collaborations:**
Collaborates with Prof. Emily Impett (Relationships and Well-Being Lab, University of Toronto) and Prof. Amy Muise (Sexual Health and Relationships Lab, York University). Active in the United Kingdom Relationships Interest Group (UKRIG) and International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP).
