Dr. Elaine Perunovic

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elaine Perunovic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. She specializes in social and personality psychology, focusing on how cultural contexts influence self-concept, identity, motivation, and well-being. Her research investigates the mechanisms by which individuals adapt to new cultural environments and how cultural factors affect interpersonal dynamics and personal identity. Dr. Perunovic has published extensively on topics such as cultural narratives in elder care, the relationship between language fluency and social perceptions, and the dynamics of motivation among bicultural individuals. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, including introductory psychology, culture psychology, and applied social psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural influences on psychological processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of New Brunswick • Fredericton

Instructor and researcher in the Department of Psychology, focusing on social and personality psychology.

Awards

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Insight Grant

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Insight Development Grant

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Standard Research Grant

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Aurora Prize Outstanding New Researcher

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Young Scholar Award

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Excellence in Teaching

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Teaching Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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University Research Fund

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Doctoral Fellowship

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Honours Thesis Award

Courses

PSYC 1023 - Introductory Psychology II PYSC 3083 - Culture Psychology PSYC 3093 - Positive Psychology PSYC 3403 - Applied Social Psychology PSYC 4403 - Advanced Social Psychology Seminar PSYC 6062 - Graduate Seminar Social Psychology

Requirements for University of New Brunswick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in Business or related field Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
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Specialization Notes

Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration