Hbc- Who?: Perceptions Of Talent From Historically Black Colleges And Universities,
2023
Appalachian State University
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
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Austin Peay State University
Language Learning In The Trenches: Unraveling The Role Of Psychological Safety In Military Second Language Acquisition, Lonnie Baird, David Earnest
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Pretty Privilege At Work: The Influence Of Physical Attractiveness On Hiring And Rating Decisions, Madeline Chance, Alexander T. Jackson Ph.D., Mark Frame
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Justice Perceptions, Quiet Quitting & Personality, Sarah Wicker, Judith Van Hein
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
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 …
Office Housework And Individual Work Ethic: A Correlational Study,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Office Housework And Individual Work Ethic: A Correlational Study, Hailey Moss, Judith Van Hein
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The following submission will be for a proposed research design. Housework has been operationally defined as “non-role-specific work that a) benefits the organization, b) does not directly benefit the worker in their work capacity, and c) is under appreciated and generally goes unrecognized” (Adams, 2018). Previous studies have investigated this work completed by employees, including trying to define/measure the construct, distinguishing it from organizational citizenship behaviors, and understanding how it relates to other important characteristics, such as values and personality (Adams, 2018; Mussleman, 2020, Bourque, 2023). Office housework tasks can be vast, such as planning office parties, having to take …
Validation Of The Mindfulness Skill Scale,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Validation Of The Mindfulness Skill Scale, Rhea Maladkar, Alex Jackson
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Recent research has shown that people can effectively cope with work stress using mindfulness. Mindfulness has been shown to decrease perceived stress levels (Carmody & Baer, 2008; Jensen et al., 2012; Rich et al., 2021; Schulte-Frankenfeld & Trautwein, 2022), anxiety (Gál et al., 2021, Farb et al., 2010), and depression (Bostock et al., 2019; Farb et al., 2010). The purpose of this study is to replicate and extend the work of Stremic (2020), who created the Mindfulness Skill Scale (MSS). Stremic (2020) argued that mindfulness should be best measured as a skill that can be learned, so she developed the …
Perceived Organizational Support Through A Lens Of Racial Tension And Challenging Times,
2023
University of Georgia
Perceived Organizational Support Through A Lens Of Racial Tension And Challenging Times, Cora Romick, Lilli Watson, Skylar Oney, Malissa Clark
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The degree to which employees believe their organization cares about them and their well-being – also called perceived organizational support (POS) – has important downstream impacts on employee work behaviors, their orientation toward their organization, and their well-being (Eisenberger et al., 2020). Furthermore, when one’s organization shows support for its employees, this elicits norms of reciprocity between organizations and employees (Eisenberger et al., 2020). This study expands POS knowledge by investigating the linkages between POS and important outcomes during turbulent social and challenging economic times. During 2021, there was extremely high racial tension with the creation of various movements (i.e., …
The Burnout Assessment Tool: An Initial U.S. Validation Study,
2023
University of Georgia
The Burnout Assessment Tool: An Initial U.S. Validation Study, Lilli Watson, Cora Romick, Skylar Oney, Malissa Clark
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Despite the long-standing history of studying burnout, it remains a prevalent concern, with nearly 6 out of 10 U.S. workers self-reporting at least moderate levels of burnout (Forbes, 2023). Burnout, as defined by Maslach and Leiter (2016), is a psychological syndrome that emerges as a prolonged response to chronic interpersonal stressors encountered in the workplace. The repercussions of burnout are far-reaching, impacting employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment, absenteeism rates, turnover intentions, and job performance (Edú-Valsania et al., 2022). The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) has historically served as the gold standard for assessing burnout, being employed in a staggering 88% of …
Understanding The Work Demands, Resources, And Barriers To Achieving Optimal Well-Being In Immigrant Workers,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Understanding The Work Demands, Resources, And Barriers To Achieving Optimal Well-Being In Immigrant Workers, Amira Marquez Moreno, Kristen J. Black
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
According to recent reports of immigrants working in poor conditions worldwide, the International Committee of Health (ICOH, 2021) has declared the immediate need to create scientific evidence to encourage a preventive culture in occupational health for migrant workers. In 2019, 470,125 immigrants lived in Tennessee, of which 43% are Latino, and Spanish the most common language (76%). The present study aims to identify the work-demands, resources, and barriers to achieve optimal well-being in immigrant workers with a sample recruited from Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Participants will be recruited through convenience and snowball sampling with the inclusion criteria of being …
Unraveling Pay Equity: Investigating The Impact Of Pay Discrepancy, Gender, And Race On Pay Level Satisfaction,
2023
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Unraveling Pay Equity: Investigating The Impact Of Pay Discrepancy, Gender, And Race On Pay Level Satisfaction, Chelsea Hightower
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Research in the pay satisfaction field has been mixed regarding whether pay discrepancies relate to pay level satisfaction in the manner suggested by equity theory or discrepancy theory. Previous research has been divided in demonstrating whether overpayment's impact differs from that of underpayment. Understanding how underpaid employees' experiences are unique from those of overpaid employees is crucial. Additionally, while previous research has explored the impact of individual differences on the relationship between pay discrepancies and pay level satisfaction, few studies have examined the influence of both race and gender from a social comparison theory standpoint. Race and gender could play …
The Intersection Of Ai And Employment,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The Intersection Of Ai And Employment, Sachit Kamat
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every industry. This session will focus on the practical applications of AI within employment hiring and succession strategies, enabling organizations to automate processes, improve efficiency, and uncover data-driven insights for enhanced decision making. We will discuss advancements using AI in the recruitment process, including the use of machine learning algorithms to screen resumes and identify successful candidates. The talk will highlight the regulatory environment and the intersection of the IO and AI fields within this rapidly evolving landscape. Additionally, the presentation will explore where AI is being used to improve organizational retention and performance. …
Recruiting Technical Talent When You’Re Not Big Tech,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Recruiting Technical Talent When You’Re Not Big Tech, Neil Morelli
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
In our modern, digital economy all companies are now tech companies. But how do small or regional employers source, attract, select, nurture, and close the right technical talent for roles that many large, big tech employers also recruit? This session will provide HR, talent acquisition, and functional leaders from “non-tech companies” with evidence-backed tips and tricks for filling the technical roles they need. Employers need to understand methods that will appeal to a technical audience and know how technical roles, such as software engineering, are changing with the release of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT). This session will also cover …
Brand Communications: Why Storytelling Matters,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Brand Communications: Why Storytelling Matters, Allison Dunsmore
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Stories connect us to places, ideas, and people. When we think of traditional storytelling, we most often associate the practice with cultures representing our personal lives. Corporate brands, however, can also connect with audiences through storytelling. In an ever-changing and challenging labor market, telling stories through “employer branding” can be a powerful tool for reaching talent, especially when those stories are authentic, layered, and represent the lives of real people. When shared in the right places, corporate stories expand reach, widen the talent pool, and pave a path for hiring more diverse talent. The most strategic stories attract more talent, …
Demystifying Generative Ai: A Talent Professional’S Guide To Using A New Tool.,
2023
Appalachian State University
Demystifying Generative Ai: A Talent Professional’S Guide To Using A New Tool., Tanner Landolt, Alex Mecklenburg, Jacob Leslie, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Humans’ use of tools is nothing new. For centuries, people have been using tools and technology to increase their performance. However, the speed at which technology is changing the tools we have access to is accelerating. Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly emerged as a new and powerful technology, and generative AI like ChatGPT and Dall-E have made AI widely accessible - and adopted - by millions of people. However, for users and non-users alike it still remains unclear what generative AI is and how this new technology fits into a practitioner’s toolkit. Like most tools, generative AI can be used …
Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Disengage (And Don’T Finish What We Start),
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Disengage (And Don’T Finish What We Start), Tracy Maylett
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Why is it that some organizations attract and retain the best and brightest, yet others seem to struggle attracting talent, retaining top performers, and creating an environment in which their people choose to engage? And why is it that we leave organizations we were once so excited to be a part of? Working from a database of over 50 million employee survey responses—the largest of its kind—we discovered some of the answers to these questions. Interestingly, we also found that the same factors prompting us to engage (or disengage) in our work are the reasons we disengage in other areas …
A Qualitative Investigation Of A Setting-Wide Pbs Workforce Development Programme In An Adult Disability Setting,
2023
Trinity College Dublin
A Qualitative Investigation Of A Setting-Wide Pbs Workforce Development Programme In An Adult Disability Setting, Deirdre Kearney, Shannon Sinnott, Olive Healy
Journal of Social Care
The presence of distressed behaviours can amplify the difficulties experienced by people with intellectual disabilities (ID), and place pressure on the provision of effective support by organisations and direct support personnel. Setting-wide positive behaviour support (PBS) is an evidence-based framework aimed at enhancing quality of life and reducing distressed behaviour for people with intellectual disabilities through systemic change. Implementation science offers a route to better understand how we can support organisations to adopt best practice into routine procedures. This study employed a qualitative research design to examine the facilitators and barriers of a workforce development programme in setting-wide PBS in …
Mindfulness And Workplace Safety: An Integrative Review,
2023
Singapore Management University
Mindfulness And Workplace Safety: An Integrative Review, Zihan Liu, Kevin Hoff, Erica Baranski, Galen Snyder, Rhona Flin, Peggy Lindner, Christiane Spitzmueller
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Mindfulness has recently gained popularity in applied settings to enhance workplace safety, especially in safety-critical occupations such as healthcare and construction. In this review, we synthesize existing research across disciplines to establish a theoretical model of mindfulness and safety. Based on 32 empirical studies, we first summarize and critically analyze how mindfulness and safety are conceptualized and operationalized in the literature. We then consolidate empirical findings and conceptual arguments and draw upon the job demands–resources model to propose a theoretical model linking the basic benefits of mindfulness to safety-related job demands. Specifically, we propose that mindfulness (a) improves detection of …
The Prevalence Of Burnout In Saudi Arabia Dental Hygienists,
2023
Old Dominion University
The Prevalence Of Burnout In Saudi Arabia Dental Hygienists, Nouf Hamad Aldayel
Dental Hygiene Theses & Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the prevalence of burnout in Saudi Arabian dental hygienists and identify risk factors associated with burnout. Methods: A descriptive survey design using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) assessed burnout among a convenience sample of n=123 Saudi dental hygienists. The survey was disseminated electronically to 1,000 Saudi Arabian dental hygienists. The CBI measures three subscales: personal, work-related, and client/patient-related burnout on a five-point Likert-type scale. The survey also included six demographic questions, two Likert-type, one “yes/no,” and one openended question, related to burnout. Descriptive statistics, one-way between subject’s ANOVA, independent samples …
Dealing With The Effects Of Covid-19 Job Demands On Public Sector Employees’ Work Engagement And Job Burnout: The Role Of Public Service Motivation, Servant Leadership, And Mission Valence,
2023
Old Dominion University
Dealing With The Effects Of Covid-19 Job Demands On Public Sector Employees’ Work Engagement And Job Burnout: The Role Of Public Service Motivation, Servant Leadership, And Mission Valence, Phillip Joseph Dillulio
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
The global recession stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the public sector of the U.S. economy. Specifically, reduced tax revenues from a dramatic decline in economic activity and increased demand for public services resulted in new and increased job demands for public sector employees (Eggers et al., 2020). However, limited research has examined the effects of COVID-19-related demands on job burnout and work engagement among public sector employees, and the role of personal, social, and organizational resources to protect their well-being (Demerouti & Bakker, 2023). The current study addressed this gap by employing the Job Demands …
Relationship Between Contentment And Working Memory Capacity: Experimental And Naturalistic Evidence,
2023
National University of Singapore
Relationship Between Contentment And Working Memory Capacity: Experimental And Naturalistic Evidence, Khai Qing Chua, Rachel Ng, Clarissa L. Q. Sung, Andree Hartanto, Vincent Y. S. Oh, Eddie M. W. Tong
Research Collection School of Social Sciences
Contentment is a positive emotion characterized by perceived goal attainment, a sense of having or being enough, and a focus on the present. Research on this new construct is thin, and no studies have examined its cognitive properties, particularly whether it facilitates or impairs controlled cognitive processes. We hypothesize that contentment positively predicts working memory. We found support for this hypothesis in two experimental studies (Studies 1 and 2) which showed that induced contentment improved working memory in the operation span task, and in one non-experimental study (Study 3) which showed that measured contentment positively correlated with working memory on …
