Dr. Shigehiro Oishi

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Biography

Shigehiro Oishi is a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, where he focuses on culture, social ecology, and well-being. He has received numerous accolades, including the Marshall Field IV Distinguished Service Professor title and awards from the Society for Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. His academic journey began with a B.A. from International Christian University in Tokyo, followed by an Ed.M. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000. Oishi has previously taught at notable institutions such as the University of Minnesota, Columbia University, and the University of Virginia. His research interests delve into the questions surrounding the concept of what constitutes a good life, exploring predictors and consequences of well-being across different cultures. He also investigates socio-ecological factors that can impair or promote well-being, such as income inequality and residential mobility.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in psychology.

Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

Teaching and researching within the Department of Psychology.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Instructing courses and advancing research projects.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology.

Awards

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Society for Experimental Social Psychology Career Trajectory Award

2017-01-01
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Carol Ed Diener Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Achievement Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy