Thao Ha
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Mail code: 1104Campus: Tempe
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Dr. Ha is a developmental psychologist and director of the @HEART Lab (Healthy Experiences Across Relationships and Transitions Lab). Her research explores how emerging technologies (social media, AI, and VR) impact adolescent romantic relationships at a time when love is at its most pure and vulnerable, yet profoundly formative in defining lifelong love, relationship patterns, and mental health. By examining how young people navigate partner choices, relationship dynamics, and breakups within their broader social world, including peers, caregivers, and educators, Dr. Ha identifies key risk and resilience factors that influence mental health. Her work provides critical insights for designing tech-driven solutions, policies, and interventions that foster healthy relationships that flourish in both digital and physical spaces.
- Ph.D. Developmental Psychopathology, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 2013
- M.Sc. Developmental Psychopathology (Cum Laude), Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 2006
- M.A. Developmental Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 2004
- B.S. Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 2003
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 799 | Dissertation |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 799 | Dissertation |
| PSY 598 | Special Topics |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 493 | Honors Thesis |
| PSY 799 | Dissertation |
| PSY 592 | Research |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| PSY 399 | Supervised Research |
| NEU 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| NEU 493 | Honors Thesis |
| PSY 498 | Pro-Seminar |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| PSY 799 | Dissertation |
| PSY 592 | Research |
| NEU 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| NEU 493 | Honors Thesis |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 599 | Thesis |
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 592 | Research |
| PSY 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 599 | Thesis |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 592 | Research |
| PSY 498 | Pro-Seminar |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 792 | Research |
| PSY 592 | Research |