Ruth H. Warner

Ruth H. Warner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Kansas, and a B.S. from Arizona State University. Her research focuses on intergroup relations, social justice, stereotyping, and the psychological processes underlying prejudice reduction. She directs the Warner Lab, which recruits undergraduate research assistants and emphasizes empirical investigations into group dynamics and moral obligations.

Dr. Warner’s work examines how historical victimization influences moral obligations among group members, perceptions of gender identity diversity, and strategies for maintaining social justice. Her research has addressed topics such as sexual harassment reporting, transgender prejudice, and the role of political partisanship in evaluating sexual assault cases. She teaches courses in social psychology, legal psychology, and social justice, integrating her research into pedagogical practice.

Her lab’s activities emphasize undergraduate involvement through capstone practicums and advanced social psychology coursework. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her prolific publications (over 20 articles since 2005) reflect sustained contributions to understanding intergroup relations and moral psychology.

Dr. Warner is affiliated with SLU’s Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program and maintains an active research agenda addressing contemporary societal challenges through rigorous empirical methods.