Sana Sheikh's interests lie in the field of moral psychology. In particular, her work focuses on the motivations underlying people's sense of morality — especially on what is often called "conscience" — and the emotions (e.g., shame and guilt) and relational patterns (e.g., parental restrictiveness and warmth) associated with these motivations. Using diverse methodologies and studying specific cultural phenomena, her work aims to further understand the complexities of moral experience. Please see sample of publications below, and feel free to e-mail with enquiries or for copies of publications.