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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Social Psychology

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with experts in Social Psychology. These professionals can provide valuable insights into consumer behavior, helping companies understand their target audience and develop effective marketing strategies. Social psychologists can also assist in improving decision-making processes within organizations by analyzing group dynamics and individual behavior. Additionally, they can help companies create inclusive and diverse work environments, leading to increased employee satisfaction and productivity. By working with Social Psychology experts, companies can gain a competitive edge in understanding human behavior and creating successful business strategies.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Social Psychology include Christos Makridis, Frank Shu, Christopher Hawk, Kimberly Fairchild, Dr. Katherine Thompson, Ph.D., Dr Anastasiia G Kovalenko, Laura Giurge, Madeline Lenhausen, Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D., Sasha Zhou, Ph.D., Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D., Joel T. Nadler, YingFei Héliot, and Kostadin Kushlev.

Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (15)
Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
And 10 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

25 total publications

Do data breaches damage reputation? Evidence from 45 companies between 2002 and 2018

Journal of Cybersecurity / Jan 01, 2021

Makridis, C. A. (2021). Do data breaches damage reputation? Evidence from 45 companies between 2002 and 2018. Journal of Cybersecurity, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyab021

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Frank Shu

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational psychology with several publications and presentations in fields regarding personality, cultural intelligence, expatriate adjustment, and team/social network behavior. .
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (3)
Sociology and Political Science
Business and International Management
organizational psychology
About
Over the last decade, I've been a researcher, analyst, and consultant in the field of IO psychology. In doing so, I've worked, researched, and completed my PhD in the hopes of bettering the workplace not just for businesses, but for the employees themselves. I'm very well versed in statistics, analytics, and the application of evidence-backed research to help inform organizational leaders on how best to solve workplace issues.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

4 total publications

Social support perceptions, network characteristics, and international student adjustment

International Journal of Intercultural Relations / Jan 01, 2020

Shu, F., Ahmed, S. F., Pickett, M. L., Ayman, R., & McAbee, S. T. (2020). Social support perceptions, network characteristics, and international student adjustment. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 74, 136–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2019.11.002

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Christopher Hawk

Sammamish, Washington, United States of America
Associate Professor of Psychology, DigiPen Institute of Technology
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (6)
Applied Psychology
Communication
Aggression
Violent Media
Media
And 1 more
About
I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State University. As an Associate Professor, my expertise lies in statistics and research methods, subjects I routinely teach passionately. I have published articles focusing on examining the effects of media violence on aggression. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to businesses seeking expert insights. Let's connect and explore the possibilities at the intersection of psychology, research, and practical solutions.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

7 total publications

Is It Only the Violence?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2021

Hawk, C. E., & Ridge, R. D. (2021). Is It Only the Violence?: The Effects of Violent Video Game Content, Difficulty, and Competition on Aggressive Behavior. Journal of Media Psychology, 33(3), 134–144. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000291

“It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2023

Ridge, R. D., Hawk, C. E., McCombs, L. D., Richards, K. J., Schultz, C. A., Ashton, R. K., Hartvigsen, L. D., & Bartlett, D. (2023). “It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game? Journal of Media Psychology, 35(4), 234–240. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000369

Mixed messages, mixed outcomes: the effects of reconciliation and retaliation story endings on aggression

Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research / Jul 10, 2017

Ridge, R. D., Dresden, B. E., Farley, F. L., & Hawk, C. E. (2017). Mixed messages, mixed outcomes: the effects of reconciliation and retaliation story endings on aggression. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 9(3), 220–229. https://doi.org/10.1108/jacpr-12-2016-0265

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Kimberly Fairchild

Associate Professor at Manhattan College | Social Research Expert
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (7)
Street harassment
Sexual Harassment
Psychology of Women
Gender Studies
Cultural Studies
And 2 more
About
Dynamic, data-driven psychology professor with 15+ years of experience in teaching, advising, and research. Expert in social research, research methods, statistics, and survey design. Specializes in research on social psychology, psychology of women, gender norms, and sexual harassment.

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Dr. Katherine Thompson, Ph.D.

Maryland
Research clinical psychologist
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (12)
Eating Disorders
Obesity
Women's Health
Body Image
Recovery
And 7 more
About
* Clinical psychologist with 9+ years experience conducting research (clinical trials, surveys, and longitudinal studies) * Published 25+ peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals * Presented 40+ times at national and international conferences * Expertise in conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis, and providing psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, and FBT) in adolescents and adults * Specialization in women's health (including eating behaviors, weight-related health behaviors, and reproductive psychology/mental health)
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

18 total publications

The self and eating disorders

Journal of Personality / Dec 30, 2018

Bardone‐Cone, A. M., Thompson, K. A., & Miller, A. J. (2018). The self and eating disorders. Journal of Personality, 88(1), 59–75. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12448

Social comparison, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction among postpartum women

Body Image / Sep 01, 2022

Thompson, K. A., & Bardone-Cone, A. M. (2022). Social comparison, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction among postpartum women. Body Image, 42, 401–412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.07.011

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Dr Anastasiia G Kovalenko

Bristol
Academic, expert in advanced mixed-methods data analysis, behaviour research, and data-informed decision making
Most Relevant Research Expertise
social psychology
Other Research Expertise (9)
behaviour research
mixed-methods
advanced data analysis
violence prevention
public health
And 4 more
About
###### Anastasiia is a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Medical School. She is a mixed-methods researcher focusing on the design and evaluation of behaviour change interventions. She has been leading multiple projects to improve health-related outcomes nationwide. Her main areas of interest include (but are not limited to) prevention of VAWG and criminal exploitation, and impact on policy and practice. Anastasiia got her PhD in Medical Studies from the University of Exeter, for which she received the International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Research. Her PhD work investigated the effectiveness of violence prevention programmes, VAWG and masculinity, behaviour change processes and bystander decision making. Prior to her PhD, Anastasiia worked on an EU-funded road safety project in Kyiv, Ukraine, working with 10 countries to improve road safety and promote Sustainable Development Goals between 2014 and 2017.  Whether you are looking to apply for a research funding, enhance employee performance, set up new data-driven strategies, improve customer engagement, or gain insights into behaviour change, drop me a line. How am I different from other researchers? I employ a pragmatic approach, therefore offering **flexibility, innovation and practicality**.

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Laura Giurge

London
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Researcher at the Wellness Research Centre
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (10)
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
And 5 more
About
Laura Giurge is an organizational scholar and behavioral scientist. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam and two cum laude master’s degrees in economics and business and in human resources management from the University of Groningen. Prior to joining LSE, Dr. Giurge was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cornell University and at London Business School, as well as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research seeks to make work better and enable all individuals to thrive and achieve their potential. <br> Giurge’s research has been published in top journals such as Organizational Behavioral and Human Decision Processes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Human Behavior, and The Leadership Quarterly. She also publishes popular press articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, one of her papers received the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management. At LSE, Dr. Giurge is part of the teaching team for the Executive MSc in Behavioral Science. At LBS, she connects with MBA and Executive MBAs in teaching elective courses on negotiations, well-being, productivity, and the future of work. Dr. Giurge regularly engages in corporate consulting and executive coaching and serve as an academic partner and advisor. Occasionally, she leads interactive and science-backed workshops, lectures, and keynote talks aligned with her expertise. Her most recent talk has been at the University of Cambridge. As a side hobby, Dr. Giurge enjoys creating powerful images that connect us to our planet and inner happiness.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

12 total publications

A longer shortlist increases the consideration of female candidates in male-dominant domains

Nature Human Behaviour / Jan 18, 2021

Lucas, B. J., Berry, Z., Giurge, L. M., & Chugh, D. (2021). A longer shortlist increases the consideration of female candidates in male-dominant domains. Nature Human Behaviour, 5(6), 736–742. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-01033-0

Moral credentials and the 2020 democratic presidential primary: No evidence that endorsing female candidates licenses people to favor men

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology / Jul 01, 2021

Giurge, L. M., Lin, E. H.-L., & Effron, D. A. (2021). Moral credentials and the 2020 democratic presidential primary: No evidence that endorsing female candidates licenses people to favor men. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 95, 104144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104144

Why time poverty matters for individuals, organisations and nations

Nature Human Behaviour / Aug 03, 2020

Giurge, L. M., Whillans, A. V., & West, C. (2020). Why time poverty matters for individuals, organisations and nations. Nature Human Behaviour, 4(10), 993–1003. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-0920-z

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Madeline Lenhausen

Sacramento, California, United States of America
Quantitative Researcher in Psychology
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (0)
About
I am a personality researcher with extensive expertise in data analysis and quantitative methodology. I have 7+ years of research experience, and have performed a wide range of analyses including: structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, factor analysis, (logistic) regression, and ANOVAs.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

5 total publications

Secularization Trends Obscure Developmental Changes in Religiosity

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Apr 29, 2022

Bleidorn, W., Lenhausen, M. R., Schwaba, T., Gebauer, J. E., & Hopwood, C. J. (2022). Secularization Trends Obscure Developmental Changes in Religiosity. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 194855062210766. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506221076684

Proenvironmental attitudes predict proenvironmental consumer behaviors over time

Journal of Environmental Psychology / Aug 01, 2021

Bleidorn, W., Lenhausen, M. R., & Hopwood, C. J. (2021). Proenvironmental attitudes predict proenvironmental consumer behaviors over time. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 76, 101627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2021.101627

Self–other agreement in personality development in romantic couples

European Journal of Personality / Dec 02, 2020

Lenhausen, M. R., van Scheppingen, M. A., & Bleidorn, W. (2020). Self–other agreement in personality development in romantic couples. European Journal of Personality, 35(6), 797–813. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890207020969011

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Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Associate professor of philosophy with publications on mind, language, knowledge, and culture
Most Relevant Research Expertise
social psychology
Other Research Expertise (11)
philosophy of mind
embodied cognition
extended cognition
philosophy of language
Language and Linguistics
And 6 more
About
My research is at the intersection of mind, technology, and culture. I regularly publish on topics including: 1\. embodied and encultured cognition 2\. computational models of reasoning 3\. epistemology of expertise Outside of my publishing work, I have taught philosophy at the undergraduate and graduate levels since 2015. My other professional role includes helping other humanists be more public-facing in their own research. Finally, I gather and analyze data from the philosophy job market on my blog: https://charleslassiter.weebly.com/blog

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Sasha Zhou, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (13)
mental health
race and ethnicity
health disparities
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 8 more
About
Dr. Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Wayne State's CLAS. Her research uses mixed methods to understand and address the mental health needs of emerging adults and college student populations with particular focus on underserved populations, including students of color, international students, and sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Zhou’s broader research portfolio combines varied methodological approaches to identify the mechanisms that perpetuate mental health disparities, including in-depth qualitative work and large-scale epidemiological surveys.  Dr. Zhou is also a co-investigator of the [Healthy Minds Network](https://healthymindsnetwork.org/), a research-to-practice network dedicated to improving the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people through innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship. She received her Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she was a Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health (CRECH) Scholar. <br> <br>
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

46 total publications

Mental health correlates of stigma among college students with suicidal ideation: Data from the 2020–2021 Healthy Minds Study.

Stigma and Health / May 01, 2022

DeVylder, J., Yang, L. H., Goldstein, R., Ross, A. M., Oh, H., Zhou, S., Horowitz, L., & Bridge, J. A. (2022). Mental health correlates of stigma among college students with suicidal ideation: Data from the 2020–2021 Healthy Minds Study. Stigma and Health, 7(2), 247–250. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000376

Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Apr 16, 2022

Oh, H., Koyanagi, A., Leaune, E., Zhou, S., Kelleher, I., & DeVylder, J. E. (2022). Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 57(9), 1925–1929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02285-z

Sexual Minority Status and Psychotic Experiences Among Young Adult College Students in the United States

Journal of Homosexuality / Nov 01, 2022

Oh, H. Y., Jacob, L., Smith, L., Leaune, E., Zhou, S., Shin, J. I., & Koyanagi, A. (2022). Sexual Minority Status and Psychotic Experiences Among Young Adult College Students in the United States. Journal of Homosexuality, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2022.2132582

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Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Social-Organizational Psychologist | Educator, Researcher, and Consultant Specializing in DEI and Conflict Management in the Workplace
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (11)
Team Conflict Management
Organizational Conflict
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dynamical Systems
Applied Psychology
And 6 more
About
I am a social-organizational psychologist by training, and have over 20 years of professional experience in higher education, organizational change and development, marketing, as well as diversity and inclusion in private and nonprofit sectors. As a researcher, I'm most curious about topics that intersect conflict management, diversity, equity, and inclusion at group and organizational levels. As a tertiary educator, I teach social science research designs and methods to help my students explore and address important conflict issues they care about. I also teach organizational conflict management systems to cultivate students' understanding and design of complex conflict management dynamics and processes in teams and organizations. Last but not least, I am actively involved in providing research-based advice and expertise to support organizations in advancing diversity, inclusion, and other pursuits of organizational excellence. My Top 5 StrengthsFinder Signature Themes: Analytical \| Restorative \| Responsibility \| Focus \| Discipline
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

9 total publications

Personalization and differentiation as moderators of triggered displaced aggression towards out‐group targets

European Journal of Social Psychology / Feb 17, 2007

Vasquez, E. A., Ensari, N., Pedersen, W. C., Tan, R. Y., & Miller, N. (2007). Personalization and differentiation as moderators of triggered displaced aggression towards out‐group targets. European Journal of Social Psychology, 37(2), 297–319. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.359

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Joel T. Nadler

Bloomfield , Indiana, United States of America
Former Professor of Psychology, SIUE: Senior Consultant PDRI
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (18)
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Gender Studies
Business and International Management
Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
And 13 more
About
Joel T. Nadler is Senior Consultant at PDRI and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indiana. He was a formerly at Aon Assessment Solutions and a Professor of I/O psychology at SIUE. Dr. Nadler has taught classes including Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Development, Employee Selection, Test and Measures, graduate and undergraduate Research Design and Statistics, Social Psychology, Group Dynamics, Organizational Behavior, and Psychology of Gender. ​ Dr. Nadler has in the past actively worked as an independent consultant and as a co-founder of AOA Consulting and has consulted with organizations on areas such as assessment validation, organizational climate and culture, survey development, performance appraisal, program evaluation, needs assessment, organizational change and development, and study design and methodology. Dr. Nadler research interests include gender bias in selection and performance appraisal, sexual harassment, organizational attractiveness, adverse impact (EEO law), and assessing inclusive diversity practices.  Additionally, Dr. Nadler has expertise in advanced measurement, design and statistical techniques. His research has been published in journals such as Industrial Organizational Psychology: *Perspectives on Science and Practice, Sex Roles, Social Issues and Policy Review,  Journal of Applied Social Psychology, American Journal of Evaluation, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies.*   Dr. Nadler enjoys cycling, traveling, horseback riding, motorcycling, music, science fiction, and collecting bourbon and scotch when he is not busy consulting and conducting research.
Most Relevant Publications (9+)

47 total publications

Stereotype Threat: A Meta-Analysis Comparing African Americans to Hispanic Americans1

Journal of Applied Social Psychology / Apr 01, 2011

NADLER, J. T., & CLARK, M. H. (2011). Stereotype Threat: A Meta-Analysis Comparing African Americans to Hispanic Americans1: STEREOTYPE THREAT: A META-ANALYSIS. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 41(4), 872–890. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2011.00739.x

Paradigmatic Assumptions of Disciplinary Research on Gender Disparities: The Case of Occupational Sex Segregation

Sex Roles / Oct 14, 2012

Stockdale, M. S., & Nadler, J. T. (2012). Paradigmatic Assumptions of Disciplinary Research on Gender Disparities: The Case of Occupational Sex Segregation. Sex Roles, 68(3–4), 207–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-012-0228-1

Situating Sexual Harassment in the Broader Context of Interpersonal Violence: Research, Theory, and Policy Implications

Social Issues and Policy Review / Mar 01, 2012

Stockdale, M. S., & Nadler, J. T. (2012). Situating Sexual Harassment in the Broader Context of Interpersonal Violence: Research, Theory, and Policy Implications. Social Issues and Policy Review, 6(1), 148–176. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-2409.2011.01038.x

Familiarity and sex based stereotypes on instant impressions of male and female faculty

Social Psychology of Education / Apr 19, 2013

Nadler, J. T., Berry, S. A., & Stockdale, M. S. (2013). Familiarity and sex based stereotypes on instant impressions of male and female faculty. Social Psychology of Education, 16(3), 517–539. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-013-9217-7

Sampling in Industrial–Organizational Psychology Research: Now What?

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Jun 01, 2015

Fisher, G. G., & Sandell, K. (2015). Sampling in Industrial–Organizational Psychology Research: Now What? Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 8(2), 232–237. https://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2015.31

Allies From Within: I-O Practitioners in Organizations

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Dec 01, 2018

Lowery, M., Nadler, J., & Putka, D. J. (2018). Allies From Within: I-O Practitioners in Organizations. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 11(4), 582–585. https://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2018.117

Fifty Years After the Civil Rights Act: Diversity-Management Practices in the Field

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Dec 01, 2013

Bartels, L. K., Nadler, J. T., Kufahl, K., & Pyatt, J. (2013). Fifty Years After the Civil Rights Act: Diversity-Management Practices in the Field. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 6(4), 450–457. https://doi.org/10.1111/iops.12083

Research on the Discrimination of Marginalized Employees: Fishing in Other Ponds

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Mar 01, 2013

Nadler, J. T., Bartels, L. K., Sliter, K. A., Stockdale, M. S., & Lowery, M. (2013). Research on the Discrimination of Marginalized Employees: Fishing in Other Ponds. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 6(1), 66–70. https://doi.org/10.1111/iops.12009

Applied Research Consultants (ARC)

American Journal of Evaluation / Nov 10, 2009

Nadler, J. T., & Cundiff, N. L. (2009). Applied Research Consultants (ARC): A Vertical Practicum Model of Training Applied Research. American Journal of Evaluation, 30(4), 592–602. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214009345006

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YingFei Héliot

Guildford
Faith identity and working in the NHS
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (11)
Education
Management of Technology and Innovation
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Strategy and Management
Applied Psychology
And 6 more
About
I am Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at University of Surrey in the UK. My research is focused on identity and its impact on wellbeing in people’s working lives; impact of multiple social identities on well-being and performance; social identity dynamics in leadership; role of identity in knowledge sharing behaviour; and evidence-based management. My wide variety of experience derived not only from academia but also from industry: voluntary work with non-governmental organisations in Africa and Europe, head of sales and marketing in Asia, business consultant in the UK and project lead in establishing University partnership between University of Surrey and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China. I am currently leading and researching a number of impactful and exciting projects, such as religious identity and working for the NHS, identity conflict and complementarity in a wide range of organisations (banking, law, education, business, and healthcare) and leadership in church organisations in the UK and the USA.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

19 total publications

Multilevel dynamics of moral identity conflict: professional and personal values in ethically-charged situations

Ethics &amp; Behavior / Nov 23, 2021

Carminati, L., & Gao Héliot, Y. (2021). Multilevel dynamics of moral identity conflict: professional and personal values in ethically-charged situations. Ethics &amp; Behavior, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2021.2004891

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Kostadin Kushlev

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
My research focuses on interventions to improve well-being by promoting better digital habits.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Other Research Expertise (3)
Communication
Applied Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
About
I am broadly interested in the factors that promote or diminish happiness and well-being. My research program explores how constant connectivity to the Internet impacts people’s relationships and well-being and how we can harness technology to improve well-being and promote positive behavioral change. I am a Vanier Scholar and a Rising Star of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). I have written for *The* *New York Times*, *The Conversation*, and *Psychology Today*, and my work has been covered by other prestigious publications such as *The* *Economist, BBC, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, Time Magazine, The Wall Stree Journal, National Geographic,* and *The Washington Post*. I have consulted for companies such as Ipsos, Canvas8, and Luce Research. See more at www.kushlev.com
Most Relevant Publications (11+)

48 total publications

Subjective Well-Being and Prosociality Around the Globe: Happy People Give More of Their Time and Money to Others

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Sep 16, 2021

Kushlev, K., Radosic, N., & Diener, E. (2021). Subjective Well-Being and Prosociality Around the Globe: Happy People Give More of Their Time and Money to Others. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 13(4), 849–861. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506211043379

Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships / Nov 14, 2021

Holtzman, S., Kushlev, K., Wozny, A., & Godard, R. (2021). Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(12), 3543–3565. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075211043296

The psychologically rich life questionnaire

Journal of Research in Personality / Aug 01, 2019

Oishi, S., Choi, H., Buttrick, N., Heintzelman, S. J., Kushlev, K., Westgate, E. C., Tucker, J., Ebersole, C. R., Axt, J., Gilbert, E., Ng, B. W., & Besser, L. L. (2019). The psychologically rich life questionnaire. Journal of Research in Personality, 81, 257–270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2019.06.010

Smartphones distract parents from cultivating feelings of connection when spending time with their children

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships / Apr 10, 2018

Kushlev, K., & Dunn, E. W. (2018). Smartphones distract parents from cultivating feelings of connection when spending time with their children. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(6), 1619–1639. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407518769387

Smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face social interactions

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology / Sep 01, 2018

Dwyer, R. J., Kushlev, K., & Dunn, E. W. (2018). Smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face social interactions. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 78, 233–239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2017.10.007

The declining marginal utility of social time for subjective well-being

Journal of Research in Personality / Jun 01, 2018

Kushlev, K., Heintzelman, S. J., Oishi, S., & Diener, E. (2018). The declining marginal utility of social time for subjective well-being. Journal of Research in Personality, 74, 124–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2018.04.004

Put the Phone Down

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Jul 31, 2017

Kushlev, K., & Heintzelman, S. J. (2017). Put the Phone Down. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 9(6), 702–710. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550617722199

Income Reliably Predicts Daily Sadness, but Not Happiness

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Jul 09, 2016

Hudson, N. W., Lucas, R. E., Donnellan, M. B., & Kushlev, K. (2016). Income Reliably Predicts Daily Sadness, but Not Happiness. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 7(8), 828–836. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550616657599

Higher Income Is Associated With Less Daily Sadness but not More Daily Happiness

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Jan 09, 2015

Kushlev, K., Dunn, E. W., & Lucas, R. E. (2015). Higher Income Is Associated With Less Daily Sadness but not More Daily Happiness. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6(5), 483–489. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550614568161

Parents Reap What They Sow

Social Psychological and Personality Science / Mar 14, 2013

Ashton-James, C. E., Kushlev, K., & Dunn, E. W. (2013). Parents Reap What They Sow. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 4(6), 635–642. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550613479804

Does affluence impoverish the experience of parenting?

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology / Nov 01, 2012

Kushlev, K., Dunn, E. W., & Ashton-James, C. E. (2012). Does affluence impoverish the experience of parenting? Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48(6), 1381–1384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2012.06.001

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