Matthew Kim
Associate Professor
I am an associate professor of psychology and director of the Developing Minds Lab at the University of Kentucky. Our lab examines the nature and development of motivation and self-regulation in K-12 and postsecondary students—with a special focus on school transitions—and how these processes relate to the student success of diverse learners. I embrace the values of inclusive, open, and reproducible science and strive to pursue these goals in my work.
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Website last updated: August 2025
Contact Information
matthew.kim@uky.edu
012-C Kastle Hall
Education
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Michigan, 2015
M.S., Psychology, University of Michigan, 2013
B.A., Economics and Psychology, New York University, 2008
M.S., Psychology, University of Michigan, 2013
B.A., Economics and Psychology, New York University, 2008
Research Interests
- Motivation
- Self-regulation
- Academic Achievement
- School Transitions
- Open Science
Affiliations
- Psychology
- Developmental, Social, and Health Psychology