Cognitive and Psychological Sciences

Julia Marshall's research focuses on the foundations of human moral and social cognition, with a particular emphasis on how these processes develop in childhood. Her work explores questions such as: Do children have an early-emerging sense of morality, fairness, and justice? How do these moral concepts develop and evolve across different cultures and social contexts? To address these questions, she conducts experimental research with children aged 4 to 12, employing a cross-cultural lens to examine both universal patterns and cultural variations. In addition to her work with children, Julia also extends her research to adult populations to trace the developmental trajectory of moral and social understanding.

Julia earned her BA in psychology from Emory University and her PhD from Yale University. She was a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow at Boston College. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences, where she leads the Mind & Morality Lab. In her lab, she continues to investigate the cognitive and social underpinnings of moral judgments and behaviors.