Olivia Pich

Olivia Pich is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Methodology, Work, Culture, and Social Psychology. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant at the same institution (2018–2020). Her PhD project investigates the dual impacts of social media on the social inclusion and psychological health of adolescents, considering intersecting factors like ethnicity, cultural identity, and socioeconomic status. This work combines qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups) with quantitative longitudinal social network analysis.

Education:

• PhD Student, University of Oslo (2020–present)
• Master’s in Social Psychology, University of Oslo (2018–2019)
• Master’s in Cultural Psychology, University of Amsterdam (2017–2019)
• Bachelor’s in General Psychology, University of Amsterdam (2014–2017)

Research Interests: Her work centers on social identity, social media’s psychosocial effects, acculturation processes, intergroup relations in multicultural societies, and the study of discrimination and prejudice. She also explores social emotions, empathy, and political psychology. Her PhD project highlights how social media shapes adolescent mental health and social inclusion amid intersecting identities.

Publications: Her research spans cross-cultural psychology (e.g., acculturation and emotional experiences), the societal impact of pandemic behaviors (e.g., conspiracy theories and social distancing), and the psychological effects of emotional crying. These studies reflect her interdisciplinary focus on cultural, social, and health-related dimensions of human behavior.

Labs & Affiliations: She contributes to the Culture, Society & Behavior Lab (CSB Lab), which investigates societal dynamics and psychological processes in diverse contexts.