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Sabrina Thai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University, located in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on how people think about themselves and their close relationships, particularly in the context of social comparisons.
- Institution: Brock University
- Department: Department of Psychology
- Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
- Office: MCB 306
- Contact: 905 688 5550 x4112
Her research explores how individuals respond to social comparisons within romantic, familial, and friendship relationships, and how these comparisons affect emotional well-being and relational dynamics. She employs a multi-method approach, integrating experimental, correlational, implicit, dyadic, and experience sampling methods to capture psychological processes in daily life.
The recent publications and thesis defenses associated with her lab indicate ongoing research activity in social cognition and relationship science. Her work often investigates motivational aspects of cognition and how real-time data collection methods can enhance understanding of interpersonal dynamics. She is also interested in methodological innovation for studying psychological phenomena in naturalistic settings.
Sabrina Thai supervises graduate students and leads the SCRAM Lab (Social Cognition and Relationships in Action and Measurement), which focuses on empirical studies of social comparison and relational well-being. She has contributed to research showing long-term benefits of maternal mental health interventions on infant outcomes. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, her designation in impactful work and ongoing research suggest recognition within the academic community.
She is actively involved in mentoring students, securing research funding, and disseminating findings through publications and academic events. Her lab uses innovative tools like experience sampling to study emotions and thoughts in real time. Future research directions likely include expanding the use of ecological momentary assessment and exploring cross-cultural aspects of relationship comparisons.
