Jiyoon Kim

Hello! I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at Ohio State University.

I study international relations with a focus on the political psychology of foreign policy and conflict. In my dissertation, I examine how international status determines the emotions and behavioral patterns between states. I explore my research agenda through a mix of survey experiments, large-N quantitative analysis, text analysis, and qualitative case studies.

Broadly, I am interested in the micro-foundations underpinning political violence within societies. My research crosses subfields, examining how emotions and cognitive processes interplay at the intersection of domestic politics and international conflict. My other research includes projects on human rights, social media influence, political apologies, and collective emotions.

Before joining Ohio State, I completed my M.A. in Political Science and earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Korea University in South Korea. If you are interested in learning more about my work, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.