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2025
AOM DEI Travel Scholarship Awarded
Congratulations to our post-master’s researcher, Seung Joo Yoo, for being selected to receive a travel scholarship from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Division of the Academy of Management! With over 290 applicants, this award will help support his upcoming participation in AOM 2025 in Copenhagen.
April, 2025
Research Grant Achievement
Our master's student, Jihyun, has been selected to receive a research grant from the SNU college of social sciences for her study on asynchronous job interviews! Congratulations!
April, 2025
Presentation at the 2025 SIOP Conference
Our doctoral student, Seungju Hyun, delivered his first poster presentation at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in Denver, Colorado.
With the leading contribution of Seung Joo Yoo, a master’s graduate from our lab (and currently post-master's researcher), we introduced a novel perspective on how gender-atypical military team leaders positively influence followers’ military training performance. Through the presentation, we shared our compelling findings and exchanged ideas for future research.
April, 2025
OP Lab Masters 2025-1
Congratulations to Nayeon and Hee Chan on successfully completing their Master’s degrees! Their theses on entrepreneurial passion and employee leisure represent a significant achievement. We warmly celebrate this milestone and look forward to their continued growth and success in the years ahead.
February, 2025
Moderated Mediation Workshop
OP lab members recently participated in a workshop on moderated mediation analysis, exploring key theoretical concepts and practical applications using Mplus, R, and SPSS. Thanks to Joonho and Jihyun for providing valuable research skills and useful tips!
February, 2025
2024
End-of-Year Cooking Gathering
To wrap up 2024, OP Lab members came together for a heartwarming gathering filled with creativity and laughter. Divided into two teams, we cooked meaningful dishes and shared the stories behind them. Over delicious food, we played games that brought us closer and sparked fond reflections on our favorite lab memories.
December, 2024
Seminar in Organizational Psychology 2024-2
A dedicated group of students successfully engaged in thought-provoking discussions and collaborative learning, tackling a diverse and challenging selection of research papers throughout the seminar in organizational psychology.
December, 2024
Late-Autumn Walk
Our lab members recently joined a wellness walk on campus. Together, we savored the beauty of the vibrant autumn leaves, enjoyed meaningful conversations, and were able to recharge!
November, 2024
OP Lab Christmas Tree 2024
Celebrating our fourth year of holiday cheer, our Christmas tree stands ready. May its sparkle fill your hearts with joy!
November, 2024
Summer - Fall Journal Club
OP Lab members are spending an unusually hot summer diligently studying with new and returning research interns. We warmly welcome Boyoung, Hanna, Sangjun, Seohyeon, and Yeri to our lab. Their energy and enthusiasm are enlivening our discussions!
August, 2024
OP Lab Masters 2024-1
Seoyoung and Seung Joo have successfully defended their theses and earned their Master’s degrees. The OP Lab is excited to see where they will venture and what they will achieve next.
August, 2024
End-of-Spring Gathering
OP Lab members recently wrapped up the spring season with a delightful outing to an American barbecue restaurant and a unique, space-themed café.
June, 2024
OP Lab's Summer and Team T-Shirts
We are enjoying the bright sunshine in our OP Lab t-shirts, each in a different color. Thank you, Nayeon, for selecting this wonderful collection that highlights our individuality as well as our team spirit!
June, 2024
NLP Hands-On Workshop
OP Lab members took part in a workshop on the theoretical basis of Large Language Models and their real-world text analysis applications. The session featured customized coding exercises using HuggingFace, forming the foundation for measuring psychological constructs. We thank Seung Joo for providing us with a seminar that was both informative and practical!
April, 2024
SIOP Top Ten Poster
Nayeon's study on turnover reactions, a collaboration with Seung Joo and Dr. Kawon Kim, has been identified as one of the top ten posters at the 2024 SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) annual conference. Presenting our research for the first time as the OP Lab team at the SIOP conference in Chicago, we were grateful for the attention and feedback from participants.
April, 2024
Lab Meeting with New Interns
OP Lab is now working alongside four new research interns: Hanna, Junsu, Minyoung, Seohyeon. Their fresh perspectives are already adding value to our learning process!
March, 2024
Urban Glamping
In the midst of bustling Seoul and amidst our busy research schedules, OP Lab members went glamping for a refreshing experience. Enjoying barbecue, drinks, and marshmallows on a scenic rooftop, we spent the evening around a crackling fire, sharing stories. The night was filled with joy, laughter, and creative games, leaving us with special moments together.
February, 2024
Presentation at KSIOP Conference
Our master's student, Seoyoung, made her first poster presentation at the KSIOP (Korean Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) conference. Xyle Ku, a PhD candidate in social psychology and collaborator of our research lab, also delivered a presentation about his research on leader identity. It was a valuable opportunity to examine the trends in industrial and organizational research in Korea and to share our works with others.
Paper details
Park, S., & Kim, K.(2024). The Effect of Challenge-Hindrance Job Stressor on Turnover Intention through Meaning at Work: The Moderating Role of Protean Career Orientation.
February, 2024
2023
2023
- Research Internship Spring 2023 (February)
OP Lab is kicking off the new year with the addition of two new research interns, Haeseok and Jihyun. Looking forward to learning with the newcomers!
- Research Sharing (March)
Pre-doctoral researchers Hojeong Lee and Taehee Kim (Korea University's Cultural & Social Psychology Lab) gave a research talk at SNU OP Lab on developing dictionaries for self-conscious emotions. The talk sparked discussions among our lab members and the research team on emotion words and text analysis in psychology research.
- SNU Festival 2023 (May)
Our lab member, Seung Joo, delivered an amazing singing performance at the SNU Festival 2023. We all had a great time witnessing this hidden talent among us.
- Research Highlight (May)
Dr. Kawon Kim, along with her colleagues, has published a research paper exploring the effect of entrepreneurial narratives on social entrepreneurial intention. This study, which uses a qualitative analysis of social entrepreneurs and two experiments manipulating an entrepreneurial pitch, illustrates that the framing of business as solving significant social problems can inspire the audience to pursue a social entrepreneurial career. They identified the emotion of moral elevation as a key underlying mechanism.
You can access the full paper here.
Dr. Kawon Kim plans to continue her research into the psychological foundations of entrepreneurship.
- Joint Lab Meetings (May)
This semester, the OP Lab initiated collaborative meetings with two neighboring labs: the SNU Social Psychology Lab and the Sogang University Organizational Psychology Research Lab. These sessions served as a platform for exchanging constructive criticism and suggestions on research, providing valuable stimulation and learning experiences.
- Graduate Class 2023-1 (June)
The graduate class, Seminar in Organizational Psychology, led by Dr. Kawon Kim, concluded the semester with a successful presentation session. Each of the twelve seminar members delivered a formal research presentation, showcasing their efforts and learning throughout the course.
- End of Term Gathering (June)
This semester, more people contributed to the OP Lab's research and learning. All the contributors celebrated the end of term, with a special guest, Dr. Soojin Oh (who was kindly taking this photo for us!).
- Research Internship Summer 2023 (July)
Our summer has begun as we warmly welcome our three new research interns: Jaeeun, Joonho, and Kieon. During the kick-off lab meeting with the newcomers, we had the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and the values we hold as a team.
- Research Partnership with Enactus Korea (July)
OP Lab has forged a research partnership with Enactus Korea, a university-affiliated organization promoting social business initiatives. Dr. Kawon Kim and Managing Director Koeun Lee from Enactus Korea both believe in young leaders' potential for driving social change. Observing the passion of participants in the National Competition bolstered our commitment to creating impact through scientific, data-based studies of the Enactus projects.
- Moderated Mediation Workshop (July)
OP Lab members have collaboratively reviewed the principles and mathematical representations of moderated mediation analysis. An added hands-on section offered an opportunity to analyze sample data using multiple statistical software, thus strengthening the members' confidence in applying the moderated mediation model to organizational studies.
A special thanks to Seoyoung and Nayeon for leading the workshop!
- End-of-Summer Gathering (September)
OP Lab members capped off the summer by exploring a digital art exhibition, where we were captivated by cutting-edge, interactive experiences. Gathering afterward in a cozy café, we took a trip down memory lane, celebrating our lab's collective progress and discussing the busy yet exciting times ahead!
- Lunchtime Cheers (October)
OP Lab members gathered for a celebratory lunch, marking two achievements among graduate students: our first conference paper submission and a successful thesis proposal. Here's to many more wins!
- OP Lab at People Analytics Conference (October)
OP Lab members recently attended the People Analytics Conference, which provided new insights into integrating data science in HR. This event underscored the potential of our research to enhance real-world HR strategies, merging academic perspectives with practical applications.
- Happy Holidays from OP Lab! (November)
We are getting into the holiday spirit with our third-year Christmas tree. We hope our festive tree brings a smile to your face!
- Research Achievement (November)
Seung Joo's study on masculinity contest culture, co-authored with Dr. Kawon Kim, has been recognized as outstanding research by the Center for Social Value Enhancement Studies (CSES). This year, among the seven research projects selected for distinction by CSES, Seung Joo's work is the only one led by a graduate student. We will continue to pursue meaningful research, driven by each member's commitment and our team's collective support.
- Graduate Classes 2023-2 (December)
Dr. Kawon Kim's graduate courses, 'Advanced Organizational Development' and 'Psychological Approaches to Entrepreneurship,' have concluded successfully. Through active in-class discussions, participants gained insights into analyzing organizational and entrepreneurial phenomena from the perspectives of individual actors.
- SIOP Conference Papers Accepted (December)
Three papers by our master’s students have been accepted for poster presentation at the 2024 SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) annual conference. We are excited to share these research projects at one of the most significant international conferences in our field!
Paper details
Lee, N., Yoo, S. J., & Kim, K. (2024). Stayers’ Psychological Reactions to Others’ Turnover: A Topic Modeling Analysis.
Yoo, S. J., & Kim, K. (2024). Masculinity Contest Culture and Parental Leave: A Natural Language Processing Study.
Yoon, H. & Kim, K. (2024). Talk Hope Not Hype: Hope and Optimism Rhetoric in Social Venture Pitch Outcomes.
- End-of-Winter Gathering (December)
As the semester draws to a close, OP Lab ventured into a creative escapade with an action painting session. We expressed our unique personalities through vibrant strokes and shared the stories woven into our paintings!
2022
2022
- Winter RAship 2021/22 (January)
Welcoming our new RAs during a lunchtime stroll around campus! Sungmin, Dohyun, Nayeon.
- NLP Workshop (February)
OP Lab members are learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) using Python. Many thanks to Seungjoo for being our amazing instructor!
- Winter Journal Club (February)
Lab members exploring a range of OP research and sharing their diverse perspectives and research ideas.
- Congratulations! (February)
Seungjoo received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Psychology, and Seoyoung received hers in Psychology and Political Science & International Relations! Seungjoo, Seoyoung, and Heechan are starting their M.A. in our lab! We have a lot to celebrate. Congratulations, all!
- 2022 SIOP Annual Conference (April)
Dr. Kawon Kim shared her research on venture framing and social entrepreneurial intention (collaborated with Yoojung Ahn, Soojin Oh, and Yuen Lam Wu) virtually at 2022 SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) Annual Conference.
- OP Lab Picnic (May)
OP Lab members went out for a picnic! We enjoyed the SNU Festival and the wonderful weather.
- Graduate Classes 2022-1 (June)
Dr. Kawon Kim offered two graduate classes - Seminar in Organizational Psychology and Psychological Approaches to Entrepreneurship - this semester. Seminar members from different academic backgrounds actively participated and learned together in the classes!
- End of Term Gathering (June)
OP Lab members celebrated the end of term, bonding over coffee!
- Enactus National Competition (July)
The Enactus National Competition this year re-ignited our passion for social entrepreneurship research!
- Summer RAship 2022 (July)
OP Lab values collective learning. Our new RAs are here to explore and grow together. Minji, Ji Hae, Jihyun, Kyuri.
- Research Sharing (August)
OP Lab embraces interdisciplinary research. Dr. Hyungsoo Lim* shared his research which appeared in Information Systems Research. He also provided helpful feedback regarding OP Lab’s research. Dr. Hyungsoo Lim is a Post-doctoral fellow at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management.
- Group Study in Summer 2022 (August)
OP Lab members led our Research Assistants in learning about multi-level analysis through group study sessions.
- Congratulations, and Welcome! (August)
Nayeon has finished her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Congratulations! She will be embarking on the next chapter of her life as the newest member of OP Lab.
- OP Lab Night Out (November)
OP lab members found a hidden gem of a restaurant nearby offering a cozy atmosphere and great food. Over food and conversation, our bond continues to grow stronger.
- Entrepreneurship Academy Lecture Series (November)
How might a social venture define its corporate objectives? Donggubat CEO had an answer to this question that resonated with OP Lab members. Thank you, Dr. Yoojung Ahn, for inviting us to his lecture at Korea University Startup Station’s Entrepreneurship Academy Lecture Series.
- Off-Campus Lab Meeting (November)
OP Lab members having a lunch meeting, after the Industry Affiliates Big Data Conference.
- OP Lab 2022 Christmas Tree (December)
SNU OP Lab worked on our second-year Christmas tree. Wishing you Happy Holidays filled with joy and laughter!
- Graduate Class 2022-2 (December)
Dr. Kawon Kim ran a graduate seminar, Advanced Organizational Development, in the Fall 2022 semester. Seminar members each made significant contributions with distinct perspectives stemming from a variety of disciplines – organizational psychology, social psychology, criminal justice, communication, and human resource development. Dr. Kim hopes that the seminar members continue research-based, interdisciplinary discussions on workplace problems.
- End of Year Gathering (December)
OP Lab members celebrated our first year as a team in the SNU graduate program, taking group photos after a nice meal. We all had different challenges this year but supported each other to stay positive, and learn from them. We look forward to the year of 2023, which will bring more opportunities for growth and fun.
2021
2021
- Summer RAship 2021 (July)
We introduce the first RAs of our OP Lab! Seoyoung, Suji, Seung Joo, Heechan.
- CATA Learning Session (August)
OP Lab members participated in CATA (Computer-Aided Text Analysis) workshop on Aug 25th, 2021. Dr. Shinhye Ahn and Dr. Yoojung Ahn gave us a lecture about the principles of CATA softwares. Lab members had a hands-on experience running analyses on text data.
- Congratulations, Graduates! (August)
Sooyoun received her master's degree in Social Psychology, and Heechan received his bachelor's degree in Economics, Psychology, and Business Administration. Warmest congratulations on your graduation!
- SNU OP Lab Virtual Office (September)
OP Lab opened a virtual office in Gather Town. Here, our lab members have a regular office hour - the time we work, discuss, and hang out together!
- Dr. Kim's Talk at the SNU ISS Monthly Seminar (October)
Dr. Kawon Kim shared her research on employment relationship (collaborated with Yuen Lam Wu and Jason Shaw) at the SNU ISS monthly seminar.
- Social Gathering - Lunch (October)
The first SNU OP Lab Social gathering! Our team had lunch and enjoyed the beautiful colors and weather of fall.
- OP Lab Info-Sharing (November)
During our weekly "Info-Sharing" sessions, we discuss tools and knowledge we find useful for research and lab life.
- OP Lab Christmas Tree (November)
SNU OP Lab having fun decorating our Christmas tree after lunch!
- Dr. Kim's Talk at SNU (December)
Dr. Kawon Kim gave a talk to the graduate students at SNU about her research on job interview and employment relationship. She also shared stories from her academic journey during the Q&A session!
- OP Lab Christmas Party (December)
In our online Christmas party, we shared lots of stories, music, and laughter!
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