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Dr Michael Thai is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland, where he conducts research on social psychology with a focus on stigma, prejudice, and intergroup relations. He is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Social Psychology (CRiSP) and actively supervises PhD students while maintaining a robust publication record in high-impact journals.
Dr Thai received his educational qualifications from The University of Queensland:
- Bachelor, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland (2016 thesis: "From opposition to alliance: Asian Westerners' drive to fit in to a White society")
Dr Thai's research spans multiple domains of social psychology, with particular expertise in understanding stigma across various contexts. His work examines racial and sexual minority experiences, interracial contact dynamics, and stigma in aged care settings. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to investigate how marginalized groups navigate prejudice and how majority group members respond to diversity. His research on sexual racism, moral repair following transgressions, and gendered language patterns has contributed significantly to understanding intergroup relations in contemporary society.
Analysis of Dr Thai's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on stigma and intergroup relations across multiple contexts. His work spans aged care stigma, racial preferences in dating, bisexual women's experiences, and moral repair processes. These publications demonstrate methodological diversity, including scoping reviews, experimental studies, and qualitative explorations. A notable trend is his investigation of how marginalized groups experience and respond to prejudice, as well as how majority group members navigate diversity. His research increasingly focuses on practical applications for reducing stigma and improving intergroup relations.
Dr Thai currently leads an ARC Discovery Project (2022-2025) titled "The social psychology of minority experiences of interracial contact." Previously, he was involved in research funded by the Australian National University (2021) investigating "the motivated prejudice behind the 'perpetual foreigner syndrome'." As an Associate Advisor, he supervises multiple PhD students working on topics including minority status stress, sexual health misinformation, sharenting, and climate change protests. His supervision record includes completed theses on aged care stigma and gender socialization.
Dr Thai is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Social Psychology (CRiSP) at The University of Queensland, collaborating with researchers like Professor Fiona Barlow, Professor Matthew Hornsey, and Dr Ken Tann. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing complex social issues related to stigma, prejudice, and intergroup relations across multiple contexts including healthcare, dating, and workplace environments.
