Shinchieh Duh

Shinchieh Duh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. With expertise in developmental psychology and sociocultural contexts, their research explores how social, emotional, and cultural competencies emerge in early childhood and early adulthood, emphasizing community-based interventions to support these processes.

Their work bridges theory and practice through collaborations that address:

• Infant and preschooler cognitive development
• Cultural influences on learning
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks
• Early childhood education interventions
• Mental health promotion in diverse populations

Key publication themes include:

• Virtual SEL programming during crises
• Cross-cultural parenting practices
• STEM education for low-income children
• Theory of mind development in Chinese preschoolers
• Pandemic-era child mental health adaptations

As a developmental psychologist with a constructivist and sociocultural approach, Duh investigates how individuals actively build knowledge through social interactions, with particular focus on transitional developmental periods and cultural diversity.