Sun W. Park (박선웅)

Employment

• • 2024 - present, Professor, Korea University

  • 2019 - 2023, Associate Professor, Korea University

  • 2014 - 2018, Assistant Professor, Korea University

  • 2013, Visiting Assistant Professor, Centre College 

Education

• • 2013, Ph.D. in Psychology, Northeastern University

  • 2009, M.A. in Psychology, University of Dayton

  • 1998, B.A. in Philosophy, Yonsei University

Fellowships, Awards, and Honors

• Excellence in Teaching Awards

  • 2014 - 2023, 학부 우수강의상 7회

  • 2016, 교육대학원 명강의상

• 2015, Jae-Il Kim Early Career Award, Korean Psychological Association

• 2009 - 2013, University Excellence Fellowship, Northeastern University ($20,000)   

• 2009, Student Travel Award , Society for Personality and Social Psychology ($500)

• 2008, Summer Research Fellowship, University of Dayton ($2,200)

• 2008, Koehler International Student Award, University of Dayton ($300)

• 1997, Highest Honors Student, Yonsei University

 Books

• 박선웅 (2020). 정체성의 심리학: 온전한 나로 살기 위한. 21세기북스. 

• 박선웅 (2013). 여자는 왜 나쁜 남자에게 끌리는가. 갈매나무. Korean translation of Campbell, W. K. (2005). When you love a man who loves himself: How to deal with a one-way relationship. Chicago, IL: Sourcebooks Casablanca.

 Journal Articles / Book Chapters

*Corresponding author

• Joo, M., Cross, S. E., & Park, S. W. (in press). Who do we turn to and what do we get? Cultural differences in attachment structure and function among East Asian and Western individuals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

• Joo, M., Cross, S. E., & Park, S. W.* (2024). Cultural difference in the role of communion in coping with COVID-19. Health Psychology, 43, 67-75.

• 허유진, 이호정, 김소을, 박선웅* (2024). 디지털 새싹 캠프: 고등학교 1, 2학년을 대상으로 한 SW·AI 교육 프로그램의 효과성 검증. 정보교육학회논문지, 29, 149-158. [Huh, Y., Lee, H., Kim, S., & Park, S. W. (2024). Digital New SAC Camp: Validation of the Effectiveness of SW·AI Education Programs for First and Second Year High School Students. Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education, 28, 149-158. Written in Korean.]

• 장상원, 김혜민, 허유진, 이윤희, 박선웅* (2024). 기독교인의 종교적 서사정체성과 영적 웰빙 간 종교성향의 매개효과. 신앙과 학문, 29, 159-184. [Jang, S. W., Kim, H., Huh, Y., Lee, Y., & Park, S. W. (2024). The mediating effect of religious orientation on the relation between religious narrative identity and spiritual well-being among Christians. Faith & Scholarship, 29, 159-184. Written in Korean.]

• 황유빈, 송다인, 엄정혜, 강민지, 이하림, 박선웅, 양은주 (2024). 개념도 방법론을 활용한 SW·AI 교육 프로그램 효과성에 대한 청소년의 인식. 청소년문화포럼, 77, 209-242. [Hywang, Y., Song, D., Eum, J., Kang, M., Lee, H., Park, S. W., & Yang, E. (2024). Adolescents perceptions of SW·AI education effectiveness using concept map methodology. Forum for Youth Culture, 77, 209-242. Written in Korean.]

• 임예지, 윤가영, 김혜민, 박선웅* (2023). 기성세대의 권위주의와 MZ세대에 대한 부정적 태도. 사회과학연구, 62(3), 105-127. [Im, Y. J., Yun, G., Kim, H., & Park, S. W. (2023). Older generation's authoritarianism and negative attitudes toward Generation MZ. Journal of Social Sciences, 62(3), 105-127. Written in Korean.]

• 문현, 이다예, 김소을, 박수연, 박선웅* (2023). 상향사회비교와 부정적 자기평가의 관계에서 정체성 발달과 학년의 조절효과: 대학생 표본을 중심으로. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 37(4), 553-572. [Moon, H., Lee, D. Y., Kim, S., Park, S. Y., & Park, S. W. (2023). Identity development and college year moderate the relation between upward social comparison and negative self-evaluation among college students. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 37(4), 553-572. Written in Korean.]

• 박수연, 임예지, 이준배, 이승민, 박선웅* (2023). 가치일치와 직무 관련 변인 간의 관계: 정체성 융합의 매개효과. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 37(3), 403-426. [Park, S. Y., Im, Y. J., Lee, J., Lee, S., & Park, S. W. (2023). The relation between value congruence and work-related variables: The mediating role of identity fusion. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 37(3), 403-426. Written in Korean.]

• 배기동, 허유진, 이준배, 박수연, 박선웅* (2023). 나르시시즘과 성별에 따른 성폭력 인식의 차이. 한국심리학회지: 여성, 28(2), 209-231. [Bae, K., Huh, Y., Lee, J., Park, S. Y., & Park, S. W. (2023). The effect of narcissism and gender on perceptions of sexual violence. The Korean Journal of Woman Psychology, 28(2), 209-231. Written in Korean.]

• 박선웅*, 김혜민, 이준배, 문현 (2023). 한국어판 자기개념과 정체성 척도 단축형 개발. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 37(2), 237-258. [Park, S. W., Kim, H., Lee, J., & Moon, H. (2023). Developing a short form of the Self-Concept and Identity Measure in Korean. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 37(2), 237-258. Written in Korean.]

• Park, Y., Kim, S., Kim, G., Johnson, S. K., & Park, S. W.* (2023). Testing a process-oriented model of identity development in South Korean young adults. Current Psychology, 42, 5447-5461.

• Park, S. W.*, Kim, S., Moon, H., & Cha, H. (2023). Incremental validity of narrative identity in predicting psychological well-being: A replication and extension in Korean adults. Narrative Inquiry, 33, 176-191. 

• 윤가영, 이준배, 박선웅* (2022). 지각된 부모의 학업성취압력과 정신건강 간의 관계에서 정체성 발달의 매개효과. 한국심리학회지: 문화 및 사회문제, 28(4), 529-553. [Yun, G., Lee, J., & Park, S. W. (2022). The mediation effect of identity development between perceived parental academic achievement pressures and mental health. Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issues, 28(4), 529-553. Written in Korean.]

• Park, S. W.*, & Moon, H. (2022). Assessing identity formation via narratives. Current Psychology, 41, 4066-4078.

• 문현, 이다예, 김소을, 박선웅* (2022). 심리적 웰빙에 대한 서사정체성의 증분타당도: McAdams의 성격 3수준 이론을 중심으로. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 36(1), 1-24. [ Moon, H., Lee, D. Y., Kim, S., & Park, S. W. (2022). The incremental validity of narrative identity in predicting psychological well-being: McAdams's three-level model of personality. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 36(1), 1-24. Written in Korean.]

• 박수연, 박유빈, 박선웅* (2021). 불안정 애착과 외도: 관계욕구 충족의 간접효과. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 35(4), 1-25. [ Park, S. Y., Park, Y., & Park, S. W. (2021). Insecure attachment and infidelity: The indirect effect of relatedness need fulfillment. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 35(4), 1-25. Written in Korean.]

• MacDonald, G., Park, Y., Hayes, A., Vanasse Grosdidier, I., & Park, S. W. (2021). Quality of alternatives positively associated with interest in opening up a relationship. Personal Relationships, 28, 538-566 

• 조하정, 이다예, 박선웅* (2021). 학업성취압력과 물질주의 간의 관계에서 정체성 명확성의 조절효과: 대학생 표본을 대상으로. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 35(3), 27-45. [ Cho, H., Lee, D. Y., & Park, S. W. (2021). The moderating effect of identity clarity on the relation between parental academic pressure and materialism: An undergraduate sample. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 35(3), 27-45. Written in Korean.]

• Joo, M., & Park, S. W.* (2021). Depression is associated with negativity in TAT narratives: The mediating role of agency. Current Psychology, 40, 3065–3072.

• Park, Y., & Park, S. W.* (2021). Partner commitment moderates the association between commitment and interest in romantic alternatives. Current Psychology, 40, 1439-1447. 

• Shin, H., & Park, S. W.* (2021). Perception of self-handicapping behavior in the workplace: Not that great. Current Psychology, 40, 910-918.

• 김세헌, 조하정, 박선웅* (2020). 암묵적 이론과 협업 파트너 선호 간의 관계: 사회비교 동기의 간접효과. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 34(4), 19-35. [Kim, S., Cho, H., & Park, S. W. (2020). The relation between implicit theories and affiliation preference: An indirect effect of social comparison motivation. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 34(4), 19-35. Written in Korean.]

• Bauer, J. J., Park, S. W., Kamide, H., Pesola, N. V., Kamble, S. V., Graham, L. E., DeBrosse, J., & Waddar, M. S. (2020). Growth motivation and well-being in the U.S., Japan, Guatemala, and India. Journal of Happiness Studies, 21, 899-919. 

• Sung, G., Park, Y., Choi, T. K., & Park, S. W.* (2020). Implicit theories and depression in clinical and non-clinical samples: The mediating role of experiential avoidance. Current Psychology, 39, 68-73.

• Lee, H., Lou, N. M., Johnson, M. D., & Park, S. W.* (2019). A socioecological perspective to understanding mental and physical health: The mediating role of relationship mindsets and goals. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36, 3117-3138.

• 김세헌, 박선웅* (2019). 중학생을 대상으로 한 대학생 교육기부 프로그램의 효과에 대한 탐색적 연구. 한국심리학회지: 일반, 38(3), 301-322. [Kim, S., & Park, S. W. (2019). An exploratory study on the effectiveness of educational donation programs for middle school students. Korean Journal of Psychology: General, 38(3), 301-322. Written in Korean]

• 박선웅*, 박예린 (2019). 불확실한 정체성과 낮은 심리적 안녕감 간의 관계에서 물질주의의 매개효과. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 33(2), 1-21. [Park, S. W., & Park, Y. (2019). Materialism mediates the relation between identity uncertainty and low psychological well-being. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 33(2), 1-21. Written in Korean.]

• 김태익, 박선웅* (2018). 기본적 귀인오류와 대응편향의 검증에서 태도귀인 패러다임의 방법론적 오류로 인한 문제점: 태도 판단의 편향된 응답과 낮은 확신. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 32(4), 41-64. [Kim, T, & Park, S. W. (2018). Methodological errors in attitude attribution paradigm and their possible consequences in fundamental attribution error and correspondence bias: Biased response and reduced confidence in attitude judgment. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 32(4), 41-64. Written in Korean.]

• Han, G., Kim, J., & Park, S. W.* (2018). Extrinsic value orientation and decreased sustainability of shared resources: The moderating role of situational characteristics. Sustainability, 10, 2199.

• 박유빈, 한그림, 정연우, 박선웅* (2018). 배우자이상화와 결혼만족도: 의사소통 패턴의 매개효과. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 32(1), 65-81. [Park, Y., Han, G., Jeong, Y., & Park, S. W. (2018). Partner-idealization and marital satisfaction: The mediating role of communication patterns. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 32(1), 65-81. Written in Korean.]

• Joo, M., & Park, S. W.* (2017). Effect of identity fusion on decision to make extreme sacrifices in romantic relationships: The moderating role of impulsiveness. British Journal of Social Psychology, 56, 819-827.

• 신희성, 김태익, 박유빈, 박선웅* (2017). 물질주의와 정신건강: 경제적 수준으로 조절되지 않는 부적관계. 보건사회연구, 37(3), 368-397. [Shin, H., Kim, T., Park, Y.,  & Park, S. W. (2017). Materialism and mental health: A negative relation not moderated by economic status. Health and Social Welfare Review, 37(3), 368-397. Written in Korean.]

• Park, Y., & Park, S. W.* (2017). Goal orientations and social comparison: The role of different motivations in affiliation preferences. Motivation and Emotion, 41, 617-627. 

• 정고운, 조민수, 박선웅* (2017). 메타지각의 부정적 왜곡과 우울. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 31(3), 1-14. [Jung, K., Cho, M., & Park, S. W. (2017). Negative distortion in meta-perception and depression. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 31(3), 1-14. Written in Korean.]

• 김세헌, 허용회, 박선웅* (2017). 나르시시즘과 낭만적 관계에서의 외도 의도: 개인 × 상황 상호작용적인 접근. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 31(2), 1-20. [Kim, S. S., Heo, Y. H., & Park, S. W. (2017). Narcissism and infidelity intention in romantic relationship: A person × situation interaction approach. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 31(2), 1-20. Written in Korean.]

• 허용회, 박선웅, 허태균 (2017). 저신뢰 사회를 만드는 고신뢰 기대? 가족확장성과 신뢰기준의 역할. 한국심리학회지: 문화 및 사회문제, 23(1), 75-96. [Heo, Y. H., Park, S. W., & Hur, T. (2017). Can high trust expectation cause low trust? The roles of trust criteria and family expansionism. Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issues, 23(1), 75-96. Written in Korean.]

• Brown, C. M., Shilling, A. A., & Park, S. W.* (2017). A comparison of self-complexity in the United States and South Korea. Self and Identity, 16, 16-36.

• Park, S. W.*, Tignor, S. M., Joo, M. J., & Heo, Y. H. (2016). Accuracy and bias in self-perception of performance: Narcissism matters in Korea as well. Korean Social Science Journal, 43, 29-43.

• 김윤정, 전소정, 우성범, 황수덕, 이종은, 박선웅, 양은주 (2016). 교육기부 프로그램의 효과성에 대한 청소년 수혜자와 대학생 제공자의 인식: 개념도 방법론을 중심으로. 열린교육연구, 24(4), 85-110. [Kim, Y., Jeon, S. J., Woo, S. B., Hwang, S. D., Lee, J. E., Park, S. W., & Yang, E. (2016). Effectiveness of donation for education perceived by adolescent students and college student teachers: A concept mapping approach. The Journal of Yeolin Education, 24(4), 85-110. Written in Korean]

• 윤이현, 유민희, 류재희, 박선웅* (2016). 동성애자에 대한 외현적 및 암묵적 태도. 한국심리학회지: 문화 및 사회문제, 22(3), 343-362. [Yoon, L. H., Yoo, M. H., Ryu, J. H., & Park, S. W. (2016). Explicit and implicit attitudes toward homosexuals. Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issues, 22(3), 343-362. Written in Korean.]

• Hyun, N. K., Park, Y., & Park, S. W.* (2016). Narcissism and gift giving: Not every gift is for others. Personality and Individual Differences, 96, 47-51.

• 김윤영, 이예은, 주민주, 박유빈, 박선웅* (2016). 독자성과 융화성: 인간 실존의 근원적인 두 차원. 한국심리학회지: 일반, 35(2), 283-308. [Kim, Y., Lee, Y., Joo, M. J., Park, Y., & Park, S. W. (2016). Agency and communion: Two fundamental dimensions of human existence. Korean Journal of Psychology: General, 35(2), 283-308. Written in Korean]

• 한정민, 조민수, 홍세은, 박선웅* (2016). 나르시시즘과 의복 이미지. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 30(2), 27-41. [Han, J. M., Cho, M. S., Hong, S. E., & Park, S. W. (2016). Narcissism and clothing. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 30(2), 27-41. Written in Korean.]

• 허용회, 김세헌, 박선웅* (2016). 상상 접촉이 이성에 대한 호감 및 매력 지각에 미치는 영향. 한국심리학회지: 문화 및 사회문제, 22(2), 203-222. [Heo, Y. H., Kim, S. S., & Park, S. W. (2016). The effect of imagined contact on attraction to unattractive women. Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issues, 22(2), 203-222. Written in Korean.]

• Park, Y., Kim, T. S., & Park, S. W.* (2016). Change in goal orientation of Korean high school athletes: A cross-temporal meta-analysis, 1999-2014. Personality and Individual Differences, 94, 342-347.

• 박유빈, 박선웅* (2015). 자기고양편향과 학업성취: 부적 곡선 상관. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 29(3), 151-164. [Park, Y., & Park, S. W. (2015). Self-enhancement bias and academic achievement: A negative quadratic relation. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 29(3), 151-164. Written in Korean.]

• Park, S. W.*, & Colvin, C. R. (2015). Narcissism and other-derogation in the absence of ego threat. Journal of Personality, 83, 334-345.

• Bauer, J. J., Park, S. W., Montoya, R. M., & Wayment, H. A. (2015). Growth motivation toward two paths of eudaimonic self-development. Journal of Happiness Studies, 16. 185-210.

• 전인호, 박선웅, 박윤주 (2015). 데이터마이닝을 활용한 소프트웨어 개발인력의 업무 지속수행의도 결정요인 분석. 지능정보연구, 21(2), 191-204. [Jeon, I. H., Park, S. W., & Park, Y. J. (2015). A study of factors associated with software developers job turnover. Journal of Intelligence and Information Systems, 21(2), 191-204. Written in Korean.]

• 이선경, 허용회, 박선웅* (2015). 성별과 나이에 따른 성폭력 인식의 차이. 한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격, 29(1), 65-81. [Lee, S. K., Heo, Y. H., & Park, S. W. (2015). The effect of gender and age on the perception of sexual violence. Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, 29(1), 65-81. Written in Korean.]

• 이선경, 팔로마 베나비데스, 허용회, 박선웅* (2014). 한국 대학생들의 나르시시즘 증가: 시교차적 메타분석(1999-2014). 한국심리학회지: 일반, 33(3), 609-625. [Lee, S. K., Benavides, P., Heo, Y. H., & Park, S. W. (2014). Narcissism increase among college students in Korea: A cross-temporal meta-analysis (1999-2014). Korean Journal of Psychology: General, 33(3), 609-625. Written in Korean.]

• Park, S. W.*, & Colvin, C. R. (2014). Narcissism and discrepancy between self and friends' perceptions of personality. Journal of Personality, 82, 278-286.

• Park, S. W.*, & Brown, C. M. (2014). Different perceptions of self-handicapping across college and work contexts. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 44, 124-132.

• Park, S. W.*, Ferrero, J., Colvin, C. R., & Carney, D. R. (2013). Narcissism and negotiation: Economic gain and interpersonal loss. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 35, 569-574.

• Brown, C. M., Park, S. W., & Folger, S. F. (2012). Growth motivation as a moderator of behavioral self-handicapping in women. The Journal of Social Psychology, 152, 136-146.

• Bauer, J. J., & Park, S. W. (2010). Growth is not just for the young: Growth narratives, eudaimonic resilience, and the aging self. In P. S. Frye & C. L. M. Keyes (Eds.), Frontiers of resilient aging: Life-strengths and well-being in late life (pp. 60−89). Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.

• Park, S. W.*, Bauer, J. J., & Arbuckle, N. B. (2009). Growth motivation attenuates the self-serving attribution. Journal of Research in Personality, 43, 914-917.

• Park, S. W.*, Bauer, J. J., & Arbuckle, N. B. (2008). Growth motivation: A buffer against low self-esteem. The Ohio Psychologist, 55, 18-20.

Research Grants 

External

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Development of the Korean Version of the P.A.T.H.S. Program (2024. 3. - 2025. 2, 단독연구자, $30,000)

• 한국연구재단 중견연구자지원사업. 최적의 자존감의 선행요인으로서의 명확한 자기정체성 (2023. 6 - 2026. 5, 단독연구자, ￦60,000,000)

• 한국직업개발원/한국과학창의재단. 방학중 SW·AI 교육 캠프 효과성 분석 연구 (2022. 12 - 2023. 3, 책임연구자, ￦40,000,000)

• 한국연구재단 중견연구자지원사업. 상향적 사회비교와 부정적 자기평가 간의 관계에서 정체성 확실성의 조절효과 (2021. 7 - 2022. 6, 단독연구자, ￦20,000,000)

• 한국연구재단 일반공동연구지원사업. 불확실한 정체성과 외적 가치 추구 (2017. 11 - 2020. 10, 책임연구자, ￦150,000,000)

• 한국연구재단 우수논문지원사업. 자기 및 배우자 지각과 결혼만족도 (2016. 11 - 2017. 10, 단독연구자, ￦10,000,000)

• 한국과학창의재단. 대학생 교육기부 효과성 연구 (2014. 12 - 2015. 7, 책임연구자, ￦40,000,000)

• 한국연구재단 우수논문지원사업. 나르시시즘과 협상: 경제적 이익과 대인관계에서의 손실 (2014. 11 - 2015. 10, 단독연구자, ￦5,000,000)

• 한국연구재단 신진연구자지원사업. 변화가능성에 대한 믿음이 자신의 성격 및 능력 평가의 정확성에 끼치는 영향 (2014. 5 - 2015. 4, 단독연구자, ￦20,000,000)

Internal

• Future Research Grant. 인생의 굴곡과 서술정체성 (2018. 8 - 2019. 7, 단독연구자, ￦7,000,000)

• Future Research Grant. 낮은 행복감의 선행 요인으로서의 정체성 미확립과 외적 가치 추구 (2017. 8 - 2018. 7, 단독연구자, ￦5,000,000)

• 오정에코리질리언스연구원 새싹연구지원사업특별연구비. 물질주의와 환경 파괴: 지속가능한 세상을 위한 대안적 가치의 탐색 (2017. 4 - 2018. 2, 단독연구자,  ￦15,000,000)

• Future Research Grant. 부부의 자기이상화, 배우자이상화 및 결혼만족도 (2016. 8 - 2017. 7, 단독연구자, ￦7,500,000)

Courses Taught

 Undergraduate

• Introduction to Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Social Behavior and Individual Differences

• Developmental Psychology

• Personality

• Interpersonal Relationships

Graduate

• Narrative Identity

• Self & Motivation

• Personality and Social Behavior

• Interpersonal Relationships

Professional Service

Editor

• 2022 - present, Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology (한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격)

Associate Editor

• 2019 - 2020, Asian Journal of Social Psychology

• 2015 - 2018, Korean Journal of Psychology: General (한국심리학회지: 일반)

Editorial Board

• 2022 - present, Personality and Social Psychology Review

• 2018 - present, Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology (한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격)

Ad-hoc Reviewer

• Basic and Applied Social Psychology

• British Journal of Social Psychology

• Cross-Cultural Research

• Current Psychology

• Journal of Applied Social Psychology

• Journal of Nonverbal Behavior

• Journal of Personality

• Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

• Journal of Positive Psychology

• Journal of Research in Personality

• Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

• Personality and Individual Differences

• Personality and Social Psychology Review

• Polish Psychological Bulletin

• Self and Identity

• Social Science & Medicine

• Korea Observer

• Korean Journal of Cognitive Science (인지과학)

• Korean Journal of Clinical Psychology (한국심리학회지: 임상)

• Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (한국심리학회지: 상담 및 심리치료)

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issues (한국심리학회지: 문화 및 사회문제)

• Korean Journal of Forensic Psychology (한국심리학회지: 법)

• Korean Journal of Psychology: General (한국심리학회지: 일반)

• Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology (한국심리학회지: 사회 및 성격)

• Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (인문사회과학연구)

• The Women's Studies (여성연구)