Investigation Of The Barriers And Facilitators To Making Healthy Choices At Work,
2018
Middle Tennesse State University
Investigation Of The Barriers And Facilitators To Making Healthy Choices At Work, Sarah Graff, Cary Mcleod, Theresa Depriest, Alexander Jackson, Joseph Mazzola
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This project aims to examine how workplace barriers and facilitators can affect an employee’s healthy choices. Barriers are factors that prevent the employee from making a healthy choice, whereas facilitators are factors that encourage the employee to make a healthy choice. It is imperative to understand how these barriers and facilitators affect the employee’s ability to make healthy choices in order to understand the importance of their presence within the workplace. The results of this study will further support previous research findings related to this topic, as well as support future attempts aimed to improve the overall well-being of employees …
Serving The People Of The Tennessee Valley: Perspectives On Learning, Growth And Management Internships,
2018
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Serving The People Of The Tennessee Valley: Perspectives On Learning, Growth And Management Internships, Caitlin Mcmullan, Lydia G. Fogo, Sofia Rodriquez
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The purpose of this project was to examine three students’ different paths and perspectives of internships at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the Learning, Growth and Management Department (LG&M). The need for this project was highlighted by a lack of internship practicum-based information presented in past research conferences. This poster first examines the different teams and functions of those teams that the interns were apart of during their internships at TVA. Then the project identifies types of jobs that I-O Psychology Masters candidates can expect to be qualified and/or recruited for within the constraints of TVA and the LG&M …
Examining The Reasons For And Barriers To Becoming A Police Officer,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
Examining The Reasons For And Barriers To Becoming A Police Officer, Sayer-Jane Vermeer, Mark C. Frame
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
With ever-growing tension between police and the community, both police organizations and communities are recognizing the need and working toward increased representation in police organizations (Brunson, 2007; Szeto, 2014). Despite the effort of many police organizations over the years, the problem of underrepresentation has not improved (Jordan, Fridell, Fagiani, & Kubu, 2009). It has become clear that there is something that has yet to be identified and/or studied preventing underrepresented populations from being interested in or recruited into police organizations. The U.S. Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 2016 report on Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement identified three …
The Role Of Ada Inclusive Policies In The Recruiting Of Applicants With Autism Spectrum Disorders,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
The Role Of Ada Inclusive Policies In The Recruiting Of Applicants With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kendall L. Ray, Theresa K. Depriest, Tiffany D. Rogers, Mark C. Frame
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a set of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in social interactions and interpersonal communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow focus or interests. The severity of ASD is variable, but the symptoms span the entire lifespan of the individuals with ASD and few effective treatments for these symptoms have been identified. Each year in the United States, there are approximately 50,000 people with ASD who turn 18 years old in the United States (Shattuck et al., 2012). Where most 18 year olds are likely to go out and get a job, the employment prospect of individuals with …
Input Adjustment Between And Within Equity Sensitivity Groups,
2018
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Input Adjustment Between And Within Equity Sensitivity Groups, Thuy Truong, Brian J. O'Leary
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Previous research on Equity Sensitivity have focused on each type’s (Entitled, Benevolents, and Equity Sensitives) reaction to inequity based on preferences for input/output ratios in comparison to a referent other and sensitivity to the norm of reciprocity (Huseman et al., 1987). The purpose of this study is to better understand how individuals in each of the Equity Sensitivity categories act on their preferences for input/output ratios when paired with referents from the same or different ES categories. We will examine whether the individual will react in the expected manner regardless of the category to which the referent belongs, or whether …
How Do Individual And Parental Work Centrality Attitudes And Social Support Impact Young Adults’ Perceptions Of Sexual Harassment At Work?,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
How Do Individual And Parental Work Centrality Attitudes And Social Support Impact Young Adults’ Perceptions Of Sexual Harassment At Work?, Jenna Kriegh, Judith Van Hein, Alexander T. Jackson, Patrick Mccarthy
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The #metoo movement has spurred women and men to come forward with their stories and claims of sexual harassment. In addition to older adults, young adults have experienced sexual harassment in a variety of settings. These may include school, work, or even on the street. Around 51% of women and 53% of men had experienced some form of unwanted sexually charged interaction in public places, like cat-calling, by the age of 17 (Kearl, 2014). The purpose of the study is to examine how young adults perceive sexually harassing behaviors at work. I examine how these perceptions are influenced by one’s …
The Measure Of Adaptive Performance (Map) Scale: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis With Law Enforcement Officers,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
The Measure Of Adaptive Performance (Map) Scale: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis With Law Enforcement Officers, Courtney Allen, Mark Frame
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This study attempted to validate the Measurement of Adaptive Performance (MAP) using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on a group of law enforcement officials. The adaptability literature lacks construct clarity, so developing reliable and valid scales is a critical step toward conducting research that can answer important questions related to adaptability. Understanding employee adaptability would lead to better selection and retention practices because employers would have scientific information available to help them make better decisions about current and future employees. The results provide some evidence of the MAP model being a good fit for the data. Further research should be done …
Usage Of Credit Information In The Selection Process: A Unique Contribution,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
Usage Of Credit Information In The Selection Process: A Unique Contribution, Mandy Matsumoto, Mark Frame, Patrick Mccarthy
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Using credit information for employee selection began around 1988, after polygraph tests for such purposes were banned. Organizations sought other methods that predicted employees’ behavior and gave insight into their honesty, responsibility and integrity. Since the early 1990s, credit information’s influence on hiring decisions has increased significantly. As of 2010, 47% of organizations use credit information for specific jobs, and 13% use them for all jobs (Bryan & Palmer, 2012). The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that organizations screen for negative credit histories and use that information to impact their hiring decisions (Bryan & Palmer, 2012). Many organizations …
The Effects Of Mindfulness On A Resilience Moderation,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
The Effects Of Mindfulness On A Resilience Moderation, Stacey M. Stremic, Kendall Ray, Alexander Jackson
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This study will examine how resilience effects the relationship between stress and burnout. Further, resilience will be moderated by a mindfulness intervention. The study will measure levels of stress, burnout, mindfulness, and resilience for all participants before and after a mindfulness intervention. There will be three groups, one that receives the mindfulness intervention, one that receives a stress invention, and a control group that will receive no intervention. Groups will be recruited from a Southeastern university. The results of this study will further explain the impact of mindfulness and resilience on burnout and stress on the job.
Finding A More Inclusive Workplace: Engaging Those With Low And High Functioning Autism,
2018
Bellarmine University
Finding A More Inclusive Workplace: Engaging Those With Low And High Functioning Autism, Kayle M. Wilson, Karly E. Gawarecki, Alaina C. Keim
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Autism Spectrum Disorder as a diagnosis is becoming more common than in past years. This results in a larger number of individuals attempting to enter the work force but facing challenges in the employment process. Organizations that hold social responsibility to high regards will be motivated to incorporate more ways to be inclusive. This study will examine specific jobs that would pair with lower and higher functioning individuals with ASD, alter the recruiting process to accommodate for a more inclusive environment, and focus on current employees to engage them in the change as well. This initiative will be an education …
Does Gendered Language Have An Effect On You?,
2018
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Does Gendered Language Have An Effect On You?, Angella Valencia, Alexandra Zelin
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Promoting gender equality has never been more relevant and important in today’s society. Language can be seen as a mirror of social structures (Matheson & Kristiansen, 1987). In the English language there is gendered language that is exclusively for males (e.g. he, him), exclusive for females (e.g. she, her), and gendered-neutral language (e.g. you, them). The gender-exclusive language uses on gendered-pronoun (he or she), yet refers to an opposite gender or gender-neutral description (e.g., fireman vs. firefighter). This study will evaluate how men’s and women’s (participants) perceptions of gender-exclusive versus gender-inclusive language by means of job advertisements affect their decision …
Examining How The Dark Triad Moderates The Relationship Between Workplace Victimization And Workplace Behavior,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
Examining How The Dark Triad Moderates The Relationship Between Workplace Victimization And Workplace Behavior, James Parker, Alexander T. Jackson, Michael Hein, Richard G. Moffett Iii
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This study will examine the relationship between workplace victimization and workplace behavior. Furthermore, this study will examine how the Dark Triad of personality affects that relationship. The study will be conducted as a Masters’ Thesis at Middle Tennessee State University. We propose that the there is a positive relationship between workplace victimization and counterproductive work behaviors (CWB) and a negative relationship between workplace victimization and occupational citizenship behaviors (OCB). We also propose that the Dark Triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) each positively moderate the relationship between workplace victimization and CWB. Data on each of these constructs will be collected from …
Research Design Of Job Satisfaction In An East African Medical Research Center,
2018
University of Georgia
Research Design Of Job Satisfaction In An East African Medical Research Center, Fransuave L. Moore, Emily P. Moody, Alexandra L. Wright, Malissa Clark
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
For years, I-O research has used surveys and scales to measure job satisfaction; however, a traditional survey may not always be the best option. Therefore, our research team utilized interviews as well as surveys to understand job satisfaction at the National Institute of Medical Research, Amani Centre (NIMR-AC). The Centre is in Muheza, Tanzania, a rural town one hour from the East African coast. We used a mixed methods approach with an aim to distinguish the key characteristics and variations of job satisfaction among the employees of NIMR-AC. The nature of the surveys, one-on-one interviews, and a focus group discussion …
Organizational Alignment Through Leadership Proficiency And Human System Interventions,
2018
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Organizational Alignment Through Leadership Proficiency And Human System Interventions, Kristin Weger, Raeshaun Jones, Lisa Matsuyama, Michael Buford, Jarielle Prince, Sarah Rose Stough
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Across many organizations, agencies and programs have been tasked with building, training, and retaining the workforce needed. Yet, only few organizations have succeeded in their efforts by creating a culture in which workforce preferences align and overarching leadership support is provided. Such a cultural transformation requires not only a behavioral shift from employees, but especially from those in leadership positions, in order to break from the typical way that organizations have long encouraged them to behave. Although the importance of leadership has been emphasized in previous literature, no consistent description of leadership attributes or promising application of human system interventions …
Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention Program: Targeting Leaders To Enhance Organizational Culture,
2018
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention Program: Targeting Leaders To Enhance Organizational Culture, Caitlin C. Meyer, Alexandra Zelin
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Sexual harassment has become a prominent issue in workplaces and society as a whole. However, to effectively address the issue of sexual harassment and identify methods to reduce it in the workplace, it needs to be clearly defined and understood. Sexual harassment manifests in three forms which often overlap and are antecedents of one another: gender harassment, unwanted sexual attention, and sexual coercion (The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, NASEM, 2018). Gender harassment is the most common form of sexual harassment and is characterized by crude behavior, hostility, objectification, and exclusion rooted in the basis of gender (NASEM, …
Political Skill As A Predictor Of Performance And Work Relationship Quality,
2018
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Political Skill As A Predictor Of Performance And Work Relationship Quality, Christian Saenz, Kristen Jennings-Black
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This study investigates the relationship between political skill and multi-faceted job performance as well as work relationship quality. Political skill is “the ability to effectively understand others at work and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one’s personal and/or organizational objectives” (Ferris, 2005, p. 127). Ferris (2005) specifically provided four underlying dimensions of political skill: networking ability, apparent sincerity, social astuteness, and interpersonal influence. Prior meta-analytic evidence supports a significant positive correlation between political skill and task performance (r = .26; Munyon et al., 2015). While the relationship with job performance has received …
After #Metoo: Perceptions Of Sexual Harassment In And Out Of The Workplace,
2018
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
After #Metoo: Perceptions Of Sexual Harassment In And Out Of The Workplace, Brittany Branda, Alexandra I. Zelin, Riley Tino
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The purpose of this study is to identify perceptions of sexual harassment in the workplace and non-workplace settings. Following the “Me Too” movement, the issue of what constitutes sexual harassment in workplace environments underwent intense speculation. Confusion about the behaviors that equate to sexual harassment not only delays making progress toward eliminating it, but risks the well-being of citizens, employees, and their organizations. Individuals who experience sexual harassment are thrust into states of psychological distress and are known to experience fear, negative moods, and a lowered satisfaction with life in general. Additionally, exhibiting behaviors of sexual harassment in the workplace …
Do Effective After-Action Reviews Lead To Better Performance?,
2018
Middle Tennessee State University
Do Effective After-Action Reviews Lead To Better Performance?, Garrett Baber, Glenn Littlepage, Richard Moffett Iii
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
After-action reviews (AARs) are meetings in which teams meet to recall, analyze, and set goals according to previous performance. Strong evidence indicates that the use AARs can enhance performance (Tannenbaum, Cerasoli, 2013; LePine, Piccolo, Jackson, Mathieu, Saul, 2008). However, these studies do not examine the relationship between quality of AAR performance and team task performance. The present study utilizes 25 teams operating a simulated airline and examines the relationship between performance during the AAR and both subsequent and previous task performance. The NASA Flight Operations Center – Unified Simulation (FOCUS) lab at Middle Tennessee State University emulates a high-fidelity flight …
Development And Validation Of A Multidimensional Political Behavior Scale,
2018
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Development And Validation Of A Multidimensional Political Behavior Scale, Amanda Thomas
Dissertations
Years of research conducted into organizational politics has resulted in an expanded understanding of what politics “do” through the investigation of antecedents and outcomes (Lepisto & Pratt, 2012). The literature is somewhat deficient, however, in explaining and measuring what politics “are”. While there are numerous existing measures of organizational politics, the measurement and methodology in this area remains complex due to several issues. The existing literature notes design and measurement (Ferris, Adams, Kolodinsky, Hochwarter, & Ammeter, 2002; Nye & Witt, 1993), definitional (Gunn & Chen, 2006; Lepisto & Pratt, 2012), and level of analysis (Dipboye & Foster, 2006; Fedor & …
Qic-Wd Site Intervention Selection – Fall 2018,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Qic-Wd Site Intervention Selection – Fall 2018, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development
Other QIC-WD Products
The eight QIC-WD sites have worked with the QIC-WD to determined which intervention to implement and evaluate to strengthen their child welfare workforce. These decisions came after a thorough needs assessment through which human resources (HR) data was examined to uncover the root causes of child welfare caseworker turnover. The sites recognize that turnover is not caused by a single issue, so they had to consider which aspect of turnover they could address in partnership with the QIC-WD. The QIC-WD team simultaneously examined available interventions, study designs, and the needs of the broader child welfare field to help each site …
