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Multidisciplinary Literary Review: The Relationship Between Social Media And Empathy, Mayra E. Salgado May 2024

Multidisciplinary Literary Review: The Relationship Between Social Media And Empathy, Mayra E. Salgado

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This literary review examines the different psychological perspectives on the relationship between social media usage and empathy. Specifically, it discusses the association by expanding on the fields of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and some evolutionary psychology. I define empathy and discuss its developmental journey, its cognitive functions, its neurobiological processes, its possible damage caused by social media usage, and its effects on physical and mental health. Lastly, I argue that research focusing on high levels of social media usage and its relationship with levels of empathy should focus on creating an elaborate longitudinal study to gain more information on …


Motivated Gifts: A Self-Determination Perspective, Sharise Love, Liudmila Titova Jan 2024

Motivated Gifts: A Self-Determination Perspective, Sharise Love, Liudmila Titova

Modern Psychological Studies

Gift-giving can strengthen relationships and facilitate favor requests. Previous researchers have found that 'motivated gifts' (gifts given with the intention of asking a favor) decrease recipients' satisfaction and willingness to help. The current study investigated the role of basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) in this effect. BPNS is said to facilitate the integration of autonomous motivation, which was hypothesized to mediate the relationship between motivated gifts and prosociality. In the current study, a sample of 426 undergraduate students was randomly given a hypothetical scenario in which they imagined receiving a motivated gift or not, while also being asked a favor. …


Parental Childhood Rejection: An Exploration Of Anxiety And Depression In Later Life, Rocky Ashburn, Stephanie A. Kazanas Jan 2024

Parental Childhood Rejection: An Exploration Of Anxiety And Depression In Later Life, Rocky Ashburn, Stephanie A. Kazanas

Modern Psychological Studies

Many studies have shown parental rejection can lead to depression. However, research exploring parental rejection and anxiety has been lacking and inconsistent, with some studies suggesting a relationship, while others do not. The current study aimed to examine if the perception of parental rejection in one’s childhood could predict trait anxiety and depression scores among young adults. Our hypothesis was that higher perception of parental rejection in childhood would predict both higher trait anxiety and depression. Study participants included 123 undergraduate students from a Southeastern U.S. university, with all participants being at least 18 years old. Correlations were explored across …


"The Only Disability In Life Is A Bad Attitude": A Quantitative Exploration Of The Impacts Of Inspiration Porn, Anna H. Burt, Megan Mccarty Jan 2024

"The Only Disability In Life Is A Bad Attitude": A Quantitative Exploration Of The Impacts Of Inspiration Porn, Anna H. Burt, Megan Mccarty

Modern Psychological Studies

Inspiration porn is a social media representation of visibly disabled individuals performing physical activities accompanied by short motivation captions meant to inspire viewers. Critics of inspiration porn hold that it misrepresents the reality of disability and negatively impacts disabled people. This study aimed to quantitatively explore the impacts of inspiration porn on various disability-related variables, as there is limited research on this topic. We hypothesized that exposure to inspiration porn would increase system justification and belief in a just world, decrease support for disability-related policies, and cause viewers to view disabled individuals as sources of inspiration. We also had several …


Factors Contributing To Viewing Automobile Commuting As A Waste Of Time, Trishyne J. Butler, Jennifer L. Hughes Jan 2024

Factors Contributing To Viewing Automobile Commuting As A Waste Of Time, Trishyne J. Butler, Jennifer L. Hughes

Modern Psychological Studies

Many commuters view their commute as a waste of time. Although there is an ample amount of research on commuting, there is limited research on what negatively impacts the commuting experience. The current study sought to evaluate the relationship between commuters and their everyday commute. The following factors (i.e., gender identity, age, length, unpredictability, delays, time pressures, and congestion) were evaluated to predict seeing one’s commute as a waste of time. We hypothesized that men and younger commuters, as well as those who were unsatisfied with the length, unpredictability, delays, time pressures, and congestion during the commute, would find their …


The Impact Of Parent-Child Interactions On Emotion Regulation In Adulthood, Bridget Burgoyne, Holly Grant-Marsney Jan 2024

The Impact Of Parent-Child Interactions On Emotion Regulation In Adulthood, Bridget Burgoyne, Holly Grant-Marsney

Modern Psychological Studies

Childhood is a time where emotional skills are formed. These skills often reflect the primary caregiver(s) modeling and interactions which may shape emotional intelligence. This research aimed to assess if specific parenting approaches have lasting effects on a person’s ability to emotionally regulate. The sample included 141 adults, who responded to questions reflecting the parenting approaches they observed, and their current state of emotional regulation. Results from our regression analysis showed when controlling for age, parental warmth in childhood predicted one’s later ability to use cognitive reappraisal skills. Results from our correlational analysis showed strong positive associations between overindulgence, cognitive …


Measuring An Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence Through An Ai Chatbot, Soonyoung Chloe Kim Oct 2023

Measuring An Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence Through An Ai Chatbot, Soonyoung Chloe Kim

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Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a rapidly expanding field in Psychology, but the term has often been interpreted too broadly, frequently being equated with good character or social skills, such as personality traits. However, EI should be understood as the ability of individuals to react effectively to others based on the emotional information. The purpose of this study is to explore the plausibility of indirectly measuring emotional intelligence as an ability through an Artificial Intelligence chatbot. This chatbot extracts various textual features from users’ free-text responses collected during online conversations and employs machine-learning algorithms to infer emotional intelligence scores that will …


Exploring The Benefits Of Hiring Individuals With Disabilities In The Workplace., Rosilyn Sanders Oct 2023

Exploring The Benefits Of Hiring Individuals With Disabilities In The Workplace., Rosilyn Sanders

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This qualitative study examined the impact of hiring people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The research questions were: What defines a disability? What accommodations are needed to ensure the success of a person with a disability? As a leader, what benefits do people with intellectual disabilities bring to the organization? What are the benefits of hiring people with intellectual disabilities in retail organizations? Moreover, how might people with intellectual disabilities contribute to the organizational culture of retail organizations? A narrative strength approach was used as a theoretical framework to guide the discussion and uncover the benefits of hiring individuals with intellectual …


Predicting Aviation Performance In Rotor-Wing Students, David R. Earnest, Kevin R. Harris, Charles W. Weigandt, Joseph C. Rosario, Jessica M. Mann, Christopher A. Timbes Oct 2023

Predicting Aviation Performance In Rotor-Wing Students, David R. Earnest, Kevin R. Harris, Charles W. Weigandt, Joseph C. Rosario, Jessica M. Mann, Christopher A. Timbes

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A critical shortage of commercial fixed and rotor-wing pilots has elevated the importance of the recruitment, training, and certification of pilots. The U.S. Department of Labor has identified situational awareness, selective attention, and inhibitory function as important and frequently occurring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for the job of commercial pilot. Previous research has shown that success in situation awareness training performance predicts future fixed-wing airline pilot performance. In addition, the flanker task, measuring selective attention and inhibitory function, has been shown to predict performance across a variety of professions. The purpose of the current study will be to predict …


Stressed Out And Clocking Out: Analyzing Challenge-Hindrance Stressors As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions, Emma Vosika Oct 2023

Stressed Out And Clocking Out: Analyzing Challenge-Hindrance Stressors As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions, Emma Vosika

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The purpose of this study was to contribute to the understanding of how job stressors, specifically, challenge-hindrance (C-H) stressors, can negatively impact employee turnover. C-H stressors can be defined as perceptions of a work environment related to level of demands in such that challenge stressors (e.g., responsibility, job complexity, etc.) are viewed as potential opportunities for growth or mastery and hindrance stressors (e.g., conflict, ambiguity, etc.) are viewed as potential constraints or barriers to one’s goal or growth (Zhang et al., 2014). The hypotheses guiding this study were that (a) challenge and (b) hindrance stressors at Time 1 would positively …


All Aboard For Employee Onboarding, Haylie Lloyd Oct 2023

All Aboard For Employee Onboarding, Haylie Lloyd

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My Internship Overview Poster reflects my experiences as an HR Intern for SPI LLC during the summer of 2023. I acquired this internship through a posting on Indeed and subsequent meetings/interviews. Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) LLC is a company that fabricates, manufactures, and distributes insulation and related products. During my time at SPI, I had the opportunity to demonstrate my knowledge and skills by designing a comprehensive onboarding program for their new hires. This internship experience helped me better develop my business acumen, data analysis skills, communication, time-management skills, and attention to detail. Two of my biggest take-aways was …


The Heart Of The Problem: Assessing The Relationship Between Workaholism And Health-Related Outcomes, Adam Tresidder, Shahnaz Aziz Ph.D. Oct 2023

The Heart Of The Problem: Assessing The Relationship Between Workaholism And Health-Related Outcomes, Adam Tresidder, Shahnaz Aziz Ph.D.

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Workaholism was initially proposed by Oates (1971) to describe “a person whose need for work has become so excessive that it creates a noticeable disturbance or interference with bodily health, personal happiness, and interpersonal relations, and with smooth social functioning” (p. 4). Since the 1970s, this term has undergone phases of conceptualization such as addiction (Ng et al., 2007), syndrome (Aziz & Zickar, 2006), and a multi-dimensional construct (Clark et al., 2020). Substantial research has assessed health outcomes associated with workaholism such as hypercholesterolemia (Aziz et al., 2015), poor BMI (Aziz et al., 2017), and risk behaviors associated with cardiovascular …


Assessing Data Analytics Readiness As A First Step To Predict Incident Probability: A Replication, Firzana Syazania, Madison Culver, Caleb Pollard, Shawn Bergman, Timothy Ludwig Oct 2023

Assessing Data Analytics Readiness As A First Step To Predict Incident Probability: A Replication, Firzana Syazania, Madison Culver, Caleb Pollard, Shawn Bergman, Timothy Ludwig

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Organizations have been able to make decisions that increase success and solve practical problems using data analytics and evidence-based management (Barends et. al, 2014). Analysis of injury-related data can reveal environmental workplace weaknesses and safety policy areas for improvement (Illinois Department of Public Health, 2023; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). However, proper variable development, harmonized measurement and data collection are a critical first step to determine the depth of analyses available for analytics. The data analytics readiness tool (DART) was developed to assist organizations in better understanding their current measurement capabilities, so that more advanced analytic techniques …


Why Dirty Work? An Investigation Of Factors Impacting Stigmatized Worker Job Satisfaction., Christina S. Sanders, David R. Earnest Phd Oct 2023

Why Dirty Work? An Investigation Of Factors Impacting Stigmatized Worker Job Satisfaction., Christina S. Sanders, David R. Earnest Phd

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Understanding dirty work and its workers is an emerging area of study related to all elements of society. Dirty work is defined as occupations that society views as physically, socially, and/or morally tainted. Dirty workers (e.g., sanitation workers, morticians, social workers) perform services that fulfill societal needs, yet these occupations are stigmatized by society and considered by many to be undesirable jobs. Many varieties of dirty work exist and can be understood by the degree of associated occupational prestige, public perception of an individual’s social standing based on their professional position (lower and higher occupational prestige). Regardless of the prestige …


Investigating The Gendered Effects Of Caregiving Policies In Academia, Molly R. Simmons, Aishwarya Kumar, Katrina A. Burch Ph.D. Oct 2023

Investigating The Gendered Effects Of Caregiving Policies In Academia, Molly R. Simmons, Aishwarya Kumar, Katrina A. Burch Ph.D.

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Although women receive more doctorates across disciplines, they continue to be underrepresented in academia with representation of women faculty diminishing at higher ranks relative to their male counterparts. This phenomenon is known as the ‘leaky pipeline,’ and is frequently observed in STEM fields, though it exists across disciplines. Previous studies suggest the motherhood penalty heavily impacts women’s careers, especially in academia where biological and tenure clocks coincide. The overall aim of this study is to examine the gendered effects of caregiving policies for faculty in STEM fields at regional comprehensive universities through integrating the Work-Home Resources (W-HR) Model and feminist …


Minding The Intergenerational Gap: The Impact Of Age On Knowledge Hiding And Organizational Justice, Seth W. Jones, Courtney Baker Phd Oct 2023

Minding The Intergenerational Gap: The Impact Of Age On Knowledge Hiding And Organizational Justice, Seth W. Jones, Courtney Baker Phd

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Intergenerational workplaces contain multiple generations (Iweins et al., 2013) contributing to an organization’s climate with unique challenges as employees learn to work together despite generational barriers. With employees having increased career lengths and average lifespans, intergenerational workplaces are more prevalent, and the benefits of an age-diverse workplace cannot be understated (e.g., increased creativity, Backes-Gellner et al., 2011, increased decision-making capabilities Wegge et al., 2008). Knowledge management research has considered knowledge sharing within intergenerational teams, suggesting that age may be an important factor when considering employee’s knowledge sharing (Fasbender & Gerpott, 2021), but not explicitly knowledge hiding. Further, given there are …


Investigating Perceived Social Class On The Likelihood Of Employment During Virtual Interviews, Ashley C. East, Judith Zatkin Oct 2023

Investigating Perceived Social Class On The Likelihood Of Employment During Virtual Interviews, Ashley C. East, Judith Zatkin

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Perceptions of social class impact multiple domains in an organization. In recent years, the interview process has changed, which has increased the usage of virtual job recruitment and selection. If individuals perceive an applicant as part of a particular social class, it is possible for the perception to be associated with how qualified they perceive the applicant to be. The present study examined the influence of a perceived social class during a virtual interview on the likelihood of employment. Specifically, I hypothesized that people who perceive an applicant as having a high social class will perceive them as more qualified …


Can Replication Save Lives? Reproducing Previous Research Where Behavior Based Safety Practices Reduced Incident Likelihoods, Jabob Leslie, Taylor Brynds, Drew Sipe, Rylie Sant, Shawn Bergman, Tim Ludwig Oct 2023

Can Replication Save Lives? Reproducing Previous Research Where Behavior Based Safety Practices Reduced Incident Likelihoods, Jabob Leslie, Taylor Brynds, Drew Sipe, Rylie Sant, Shawn Bergman, Tim Ludwig

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Proposed and in-progress research: Introduction In 2021, workplace injuries and illnesses numbered 2.6 million, and workplace fatalities from injury alone numbered 5,190, an increase of 8.9% from 2020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). Data from 2019 indicates that these types of incidents collectively cost employers more than $1 billion per week in direct costs (Liberty Mutual Insurance, 2022). The high financial toll and prevalence of workplace injuries indicates the critical nature of safety research. A preliminary predictive model has suggested that safety observations and hazard identifications can reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries (Granowsky et al., 2023). This proposed …


Reactions To Automated Selection Decisions: Moderation By Job Type, Yalcin Acikgoz, Madison Culver Oct 2023

Reactions To Automated Selection Decisions: Moderation By Job Type, Yalcin Acikgoz, Madison Culver

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The civilian unemployment rate in the United States is currently 3.8% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). This low level of unemployment has caused an increase in competition for talent across many industries and organizations. Talent also has a higher mobility, with an overall of 2.5% of workers, or around four million people, switching jobs each month on average (Kochhar et al., 2022). This means that in addition to attracting talent, it is crucial for organizations to be able to keep individuals in the applicant pool and ensure that they will accept a job offer when the time comes. Due …


Employee Preference On Sustainable Organizational Messaging According To Individual Differences, Ellise Vangilder, Jack Carson, Kaitlyn Miller, Mackenzie Law, Mariana Solanilla Oct 2023

Employee Preference On Sustainable Organizational Messaging According To Individual Differences, Ellise Vangilder, Jack Carson, Kaitlyn Miller, Mackenzie Law, Mariana Solanilla

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Sustainable human resource management is an emerging practice in the future of global business environments. Research into this topic has been accelerated as organizations are moving away from the standard business protocols and onto more sustainable methods. This study builds on prior research investigating employees' preferences regarding organizational sustainability communications (e.g. Joyal-Desmarais et al., 2022; Kataria et al., 2013). In this study, we assess the relationship between employee individual differences and sustainability informational meetings attendance preferences. Additionally, this study aims to examine the potential relationship between individuals' egoistic, altruistic, and biospheric values using a scale developed by de Groot and …


The Individual Differences Of Adopters Of Technology In A Challenging Labor Market, Luke Symasek, Sabrina Adhami, Kristin Weger Oct 2023

The Individual Differences Of Adopters Of Technology In A Challenging Labor Market, Luke Symasek, Sabrina Adhami, Kristin Weger

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Digital technology can attract talent that aligns with an organization’s goals by displaying to potential hires that the organization values innovation and growth. Despite this fact, these technologies have proven difficult to implement because they are not always accepted or adopted. Businesses often have a difficult time implementing a new digital technology because of a lack of acceptance from its employees, and a lack of adoption from instructors can cause educational settings to lack the proper technological education, which may discourage potential teachers from working in those settings. Because of the importance and potential usefulness of digital technology, it is …


Student Perspectives Of Affordability For Workforce Onboarding, Taylor Yeazitzis, Don Nguyen, Lindsey May, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, L. Dale Thomas Oct 2023

Student Perspectives Of Affordability For Workforce Onboarding, Taylor Yeazitzis, Don Nguyen, Lindsey May, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, L. Dale Thomas

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Affordability is often a high priority within organizations as many organizations strive to maximize output capabilities while minimizing the cost of operations. In order to operate with affordability as an organizational goal, members must work together as a cohesive unit to ensure processes and behaviors reflect this goal. While those further along in their careers may be more familiar with organizational aspects such as organizational goals, organizational culture, and organizational climate, those with limited experience may not be aware of these fundamentally important concepts. The goal of the current study was to examine perceptions of affordability given by currently employed …


Cyber Incivility And Spillover Effects: A Proposed Mediation Model, Cora Hurt, Anne Simpson, Katrina Burch Oct 2023

Cyber Incivility And Spillover Effects: A Proposed Mediation Model, Cora Hurt, Anne Simpson, Katrina Burch

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Background Incivility is pervasive in the workplace, affecting upwards of 96% of employees across their work lives, with approximately 50% of employees indicating they experience incivility regularly, on a weekly basis. Recent research indicates that given the massive shift to virtual work, the incidence and impact of cyber incivility associated with work is an increasing issue. Although the individual and organizational effects of cyber incivility on work outcomes are well researched, less is known about how this low-intensity, deviant behavior affects the target of cyber incivility in other domains, such as the home domain. The present study will examine the …


Impact Of Covid 19 On Higher Learning Community, Adriane M.F. Sanders, David R. Earnest, Austin M. Greene, Bodie P. Schieffer Oct 2023

Impact Of Covid 19 On Higher Learning Community, Adriane M.F. Sanders, David R. Earnest, Austin M. Greene, Bodie P. Schieffer

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The societal upheaval related to the COVID-19 pandemic was far-reaching and continues to impact individuals in both personal and professional ways. Attempts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 included quarantining at home and temporarily closing schools, businesses, and other public spaces. As these disruptions of everyday life eased and restrictions were lifted, individuals and organizations alike are reflecting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic continues to have differential effects across industry types. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are a particularly unique example as they serve as both an organization navigating employee needs as well as providing learning services …


Are Psychology Undergraduate Students Equipped To Work In Business And Technology After Graduation?, Abigail Branco, Brenna Mcnamara, Samantha Plourde, Cassidy Zekas, Alexandra Mecklenburg, Shawn Bergman Oct 2023

Are Psychology Undergraduate Students Equipped To Work In Business And Technology After Graduation?, Abigail Branco, Brenna Mcnamara, Samantha Plourde, Cassidy Zekas, Alexandra Mecklenburg, Shawn Bergman

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Introduction Psychology students are underemployed in their field after graduation, so one potential avenue is examining job opportunities less directly related to psychology. Business and technology are rapidly growing fields and many of the related occupations and careers have a bright outlook as defined by O*NET (National Center for O*NET Development, n.d.). As psychology is the fourth most popular major, there are opportunities for psychology graduates to contribute to other fields (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019). Determining the presence of gaps and overlaps between KSAs acquired through the psychology curriculum and those needed in business and technology will enhance …


Perceived Vs. Actual: Bridging The Gap In The Understanding Of Psychology Majors’ Skills, Logan Briggs, Ryan Witt, Madhu Sukumar, Oliver Sullivan, Morgan Mcelhaney, Shawn Bergman Oct 2023

Perceived Vs. Actual: Bridging The Gap In The Understanding Of Psychology Majors’ Skills, Logan Briggs, Ryan Witt, Madhu Sukumar, Oliver Sullivan, Morgan Mcelhaney, Shawn Bergman

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Abstract Introduction Psychology undergraduates gain various knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) from their curriculum as outlined in the American Psychological Association’s (2023) “Guidelines For the Undergraduate Psychology Major”, but what is preventing them from understanding and expressing these KSAs to employers? These KSAs acquired in the psychology curriculum are some of the most sought-after characteristics employers are looking for in candidates (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2016). This study will help illuminate the paradox of how psychology is one of the most popular fields of study among undergraduate students while yielding one of the highest underemployment rates in the …


Hbc- Who?: Perceptions Of Talent From Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kwani Taylor, Natalee Jamerson, Cassidy Zekas, Rachel Weaver, Tim Huelsman, Jessica Doll, Kristl Davison Oct 2023

Hbc- Who?: Perceptions Of Talent From Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kwani Taylor, Natalee Jamerson, Cassidy Zekas, Rachel Weaver, Tim Huelsman, Jessica Doll, Kristl Davison

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Qualified applicants strive to be recognized as a “good fit” in organizations. However, with a long history of racial discrimination in talent acquisition, how do Historically Black College and University graduates feel they are perceived by organizations in comparison to their Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) counterparts? Furthermore, how does the intersectionality of race and gender in the workplace affect these perceptions? It is important to examine these relationships and how organizations can improve direction and create meaningful strides for equity for a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. In this study, we will survey students and graduates from HBCUs and PWIs …


Language Learning In The Trenches: Unraveling The Role Of Psychological Safety In Military Second Language Acquisition, Lonnie Baird, David Earnest Oct 2023

Language Learning In The Trenches: Unraveling The Role Of Psychological Safety In Military Second Language Acquisition, Lonnie Baird, David Earnest

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Military second language acquisition is an important component of military training. Across branches of the United States Military Service, servicemembers are trained in a variety of foreign languages to support United States national interests. Adult Second Language Acquisition (SLA) poses significant challenges to learners, impacting their identity and self-concept. Exposure to a new language and culture threatens the learner's sense of self and engenders psychological distress. Due to a variety of factors, such as decreased learning anxiety and increased team learning behaviors, psychological safety enhances learning outcomes across various sectors, including medical education, business, and Research and Development (R&D) sectors. …


Pretty Privilege At Work: The Influence Of Physical Attractiveness On Hiring And Rating Decisions, Madeline Chance, Alexander T. Jackson Ph.D., Mark Frame Oct 2023

Pretty Privilege At Work: The Influence Of Physical Attractiveness On Hiring And Rating Decisions, Madeline Chance, Alexander T. Jackson Ph.D., Mark Frame

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Today, many aspects of life revolve around one’s physical appearance and attractiveness. One’s attractiveness not only has an impact for everyday life, but can also impact other areas in one’s life, especially the workplace (Frieze et al., 1991; Johnson et al. 2010; Nault et al., 2020). My thesis examined whether physical attractiveness of an applicant influences a hiring (and termination) decision through perceived efficacy of the applicant. I found that perceived efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between attractiveness and hiring. However, attractiveness did not influence the firing decision. The purpose of this poster is to further explore the study’s results …


Justice Perceptions, Quiet Quitting & Personality, Sarah Wicker, Judith Van Hein Oct 2023

Justice Perceptions, Quiet Quitting & Personality, Sarah Wicker, Judith Van Hein

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Quiet quitting is a term that has grown in popularity over the past few years. Quiet quitting can refer to a decrease in employees’ commitment to carry out assigned tasks, avoiding tasks that are not within employees’ job description, quitting the idea of going above and beyond in their job performance (Formica & Sfodera 2022) & (Rosalsky & Selyukh 2022). In the past, researcher have shown the relationship between engagement and burnout with personality. Since quiet quitting has only recently grown popular, the relationship between quiet quitting and personality has not been greatly researched. This thesis attempts to fill this …