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Overview

  • Dr. Ryan Gibson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, a Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy, and founder of the Cyber Social (CySoc) Lab at the University of New Hampshire.

    Dr. Gibson is a social psychologist whose research explores how being a part of a group shapes our perceptions and judgments. He specializes in using quantitative methodologies to examine the complex ways that race and ethnicity influence evaluations, particularly through the use of online experiments and structural equation modeling. His work in this area has appeared in flagship sociology journals, including Social Psychology Quarterly, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Social Forces. Ongoing projects include research across various domains, including business, healthcare, the environment, and criminal justice.

    Prospective Graduate Students: I am looking for students interested in human-AI or human-algorithm interactions using behavioral experiments, online studies, and AI-driven approaches. Students eager to engage with these topics and gain research experience are encouraged to reach out.

    Recent PhD Placements: Florida State University ('25), Northeastern University (’23)
  • Selected Publications

    Academic Article

    Year Title
    2025 Intersectional Stigma and Occupational Engagement Among Racialized Higher Education Students: A Qualitative Study.American Journal of Occupational Therapy.  79:7902180200. 2025
    2024 Emotional Benefits of Leader LegitimacySocial Psychology Quarterly.  87:357-379. 2024
    2024 Why Culture and Context Matters: Examining Differences in Mental Health Stigma and Social Distance Between Latino Individuals in the United States and Mexico.Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.  26:278-286. 2024
    2024 Pathways to Legitimacy for Black and White Authorities: Impressions of Competence and WarmthSocial Psychology Quarterly.  87:84-105. 2024
    2022 Does the perception of discrimination impact Asian American boundaries? An analysis of group threat and closure ideologyEthnic and Racial Studies.  45:2362-2389. 2022
    2022 Power and Procedure: Gaining Legitimacy in the WorkplaceSocial Forces.  101:176-201. 2022

    Teaching Activities

  • Race and Racism Taught course
  • Race and Racism Taught course
  • Sociology of Justice Taught course
  • Race and Racism Taught course 2023
  • Race and Racism Taught course 2022
  • SpcTop/Social Psych of Justice Taught course 2022
  • Independent Reading & Research Taught course 2022
  • Race and Ethnic Relations Taught course 2021
  • Independent Reading & Research Taught course 2021
  • Race and Ethnic Relations Taught course 2020
  • Education And Training

    Full Name

  • Ryan Gibson