Kenji Noguchi, Ph. D.

Associate Professor. Noguchi earned his Ph. D. from the University of Mississippi. He teaches courses in social psychology, personality psychology, research methodology, and statistics. His research focuses on psychological well-being, cultural differences in values and social cognition, and individual differences in coping strategies. 

graduate students

JAMION BURNEY

Hello! My name is Jamion and thank you for stopping by. As a graduate scholar dedicated to human behavior and interaction, I am pursuing a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Social Psychology. My research centers on enhancing individual well-being through a holistic approach that prioritizes identity development. I am honored to be a member of the Culture, Values, and Well-Being Laboratory, under the mentorship of Dr. Kenji Noguchi and collaborating with fellow researchers who share a commitment to creating positive societal impact.

Through my research, I seek to establish strong connections with individuals to better understand their needs, allowing for the design of tailored interventions that are both impactful and resonant. Ultimately, my passion for psychology informs my dedication to advancing the well-being of individuals and communities. I aspire to utilize my skills and knowledge to facilitate positive change and promote engagement in community development efforts. I am open to research collaborations. Please feel free to reach out.: For Research Collaboration Inquiries Click Here

JESI PIGG

Jesi is a first-year graduate student in the Experimental Psychology Doctorate program. She has been involved in the Culture, Values, and Well-Being lab since 2022. Her research interests include motivation, inner dialogue, well-being, and academic/career success. 

She has collaborated on various research projects, such as cross-cultural research, existential research, gender disparities, morality, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Jesi's career goal is to become a professor in academia. She enjoys assisting undergraduate students with their research interests and academic pursuits. Feel free to contact her with any collaboration or research interests at Jesi.Pigg@usm.edu  

I plan to take one or two students for the Fall 2026 admission cycle

FORMER graduate students

Jefferson Sherwood,  Oklahoma city university

ASHA BRADLEY, MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

LAB MEMBERS

Spring, 2025

Will Alsobrook

Joel Bowman

Addison Manlove

Maxine Hypatia Meera

Kaitlyn Oswalt

Robert A. Risher

Andrew Wolfe 

Nitesh Das Yadav

Fall, 2024

Kaitlyn Oswalt

Addison Manlove

Robert A. Risher 

Spring, 2024

Jesi Aeryn Pigg

Anna Pettis

Kaitlyn Oswalt

Tanija Carter

Addison Manlove

Fall, 2023

Jade Reanna Huston

Jesi Aeryn Pigg

Anna Pettis

Kaitlyn Oswalt

Tanija Carter

Spring, 2023

William Taylor Boyd

Tami Telese Hamil

Jade Reanna Huston

Ami B Patel

Devyani N Patel

Jesi Aeryn Pigg

Fall, 2022

Jade Reanna Huston

Ami B Patel

Devyani N Patel