Professor Dr. Elaine Perunovic

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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.

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