I investigate the tension between cultural norms and values and group dynamics. I am particularly interested in how seemingly objective, neutral, and even positive cultural norms and values hinder group outcomes. As a social psychologist, I study how and why intergroup relations flounder and examine cultural strategies to improve group relations in organizations and society.

While I primarily test my theories using social psychological experiments and manipulations, I use a range of research methodologies (e.g., “big” observational datasets, qualitative coding) and draw on interdisciplinary insights to inform my theories.