Claremont McKenna College
Dominican University of California
The Nancy T. Tippins Group, LLC
Portland State University
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Old Dominion University
Cornell University
Workplace Wellbeing And Sense Of Mattering Among Small And Medium Enterprise Workers In Canada,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Workplace Wellbeing And Sense Of Mattering Among Small And Medium Enterprise Workers In Canada, Kyle Smilovsky
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) are an under researched area when it comes to workplace wellbeing in Canada. The current research used the Job-Demands Resource Framework (JD-R) to study how a Community Psychology concept, sense of mattering, relates to workload, and indicators of wellbeing (i.e., burnout and flourishing). Specifically, this study tested whether sense of mattering moderates the association between workload and both burnout and flourishing. Moderated mediation models were also tested to see if workload is indirectly associated with burnout and flourishing through distress, while being moderated by sense of mattering. Questionnaires were administered to 2,500 Canadian SME workers …
Toxic Leadership And Its Effect On Employees' Subjective Well-Being,
2023
California State University, San Bernardino
Toxic Leadership And Its Effect On Employees' Subjective Well-Being, Vaishnavi Waldiya
Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations
Toxic leadership is an area of growing interest. The goal of my study was to investigate toxic leadership and how toxic leader behaviors relate to employee outcomes. Part of my goal was to examine the role of toxic leadership (taking other factors such as burnout, and workplace incivility) and how toxic leadership and other variables contribute to an employee's subjective well-being. Hence, the goal of this study was to examine the following effects: Toxic leadership behaviors and their effects on subjective well-being of the employee; and b) mediating roles of incivility and burnout on toxic leader behavior and the employee’s …
Measuring An Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence Through An Ai Chatbot,
2023
Auburn University
Measuring An Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence Through An Ai Chatbot, Soonyoung Chloe Kim
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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.,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Exploring The Benefits Of Hiring Individuals With Disabilities In The Workplace., Rosilyn Sanders
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Austin Peay State University
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
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Clemson University
Stressed Out And Clocking Out: Analyzing Challenge-Hindrance Stressors As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions, Emma Vosika
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
All Aboard For Employee Onboarding, Haylie Lloyd
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
East Carolina University
The Heart Of The Problem: Assessing The Relationship Between Workaholism And Health-Related Outcomes, Adam Tresidder, Shahnaz Aziz Ph.D.
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Appalachian State University
Assessing Data Analytics Readiness As A First Step To Predict Incident Probability: A Replication, Firzana Syazania, Madison Culver, Caleb Pollard, Shawn Bergman, Timothy Ludwig
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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.,
2023
Austin Peay State University
Why Dirty Work? An Investigation Of Factors Impacting Stigmatized Worker Job Satisfaction., Christina S. Sanders, David R. Earnest Phd
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Western Kentucky University
Investigating The Gendered Effects Of Caregiving Policies In Academia, Molly R. Simmons, Aishwarya Kumar, Katrina A. Burch Ph.D.
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
East Carolina University
Minding The Intergenerational Gap: The Impact Of Age On Knowledge Hiding And Organizational Justice, Seth W. Jones, Courtney Baker Phd
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Western Kentucky University
Investigating Perceived Social Class On The Likelihood Of Employment During Virtual Interviews, Ashley C. East, Judith Zatkin
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Appalachian State University
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
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Appalachian State University
Reactions To Automated Selection Decisions: Moderation By Job Type, Yalcin Acikgoz, Madison Culver
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Appalachian State University
Employee Preference On Sustainable Organizational Messaging According To Individual Differences, Ellise Vangilder, Jack Carson, Kaitlyn Miller, Mackenzie Law, Mariana Solanilla
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The Individual Differences Of Adopters Of Technology In A Challenging Labor Market, Luke Symasek, Sabrina Adhami, Kristin Weger
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Student Perspectives Of Affordability For Workforce Onboarding, Taylor Yeazitzis, Don Nguyen, Lindsey May, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, L. Dale Thomas
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Western Kentucky University
Cyber Incivility And Spillover Effects: A Proposed Mediation Model, Cora Hurt, Anne Simpson, Katrina Burch
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Austin Peay State University
Impact Of Covid 19 On Higher Learning Community, Adriane M.F. Sanders, David R. Earnest, Austin M. Greene, Bodie P. Schieffer
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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 …
