Janet Chang is Assistant Professor of Psychology. She received her B.A. with honors from Swarthmore College, with a major in psychology and minor in Asian studies. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Ph.D. in social psychology.

Her scholarly interests focus on issues relevant to Asian Americans and Latinos. She studies how culture influences the self and psychological well-being. Her broader research interests lie in the areas of sociocultural, ethnic minority, and community psychology. Her current research project, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2009-2011), examines “The Relationship between Social Networks and Mental Health among Latinos and Asian Americans."

Professor Chang views learning as collaborative and interactive, encouraging her students to take an active part in their learning. She also utilizes multiple methods in the classroom to encourage learning and promotes the importance of perspective taking in understanding issues in psychology. She strives to foster intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm.