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) reshape adolescent romantic relationships at a time when love is at its most pure and vulnerable, yet profoundly formative in shaping 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 well-being. 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
