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Nick Ungson is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Susquehanna University, where he teaches courses such as Principles of Psychology, Psychology of Gender, and Psychology, Culture, and Ethnicity. His research explores how social identities shape moral judgments, responses to deviance, and pandemic-related behaviors, with a focus on implicit bias, intergroup cooperation, and methodological rigor in psychological research.
- PhD in Psychology, Lehigh University
- MS in Psychology, Lehigh University
- MA in Psychology, New York University
- BA and BS in Psychology, University of Florida
Ungson’s research emphasizes the psychology of morality, intergroup relations, and public health behavior. He investigates how social identities influence decisions to dissent, react to criticism, and interpret historical narratives in moral contexts. His work during the COVID-19 pandemic examines community identification, stress reduction, and behavioral compliance through social identity frameworks.
His publications span topics like national identity and public health support, dark triad traits in moral decision-making, and machine learning applications in social psychology. Awards include internal research grants from Susquehanna and Albright Colleges, as well as fellowships from Lehigh University and the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.
- Advisor for honors theses at Susquehanna University and Albright College
- Collaborations with institutions across the U.S., including Lehigh University and Albright College
- Active in professional societies such as the Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Ungson leads the Ungson Lab, which investigates identity dynamics, moral cognition, and pandemic responses, and mentors undergraduate researchers. He also serves on university committees, including the Academic Judicial Honesty Board and Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics.
