Robert Kaiser has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) as a Fellow for his significant contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology. He has developed an integrated theory, measure, and method for developing versatile leaders, which has had a global impact.
Dr. Jill Ellingson has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for her groundbreaking work improving selection and performance at work through her research on individual differences, personality testing, and response distortion. Her methods have become the gold standard for evaluating response distortion in field settings.
Dr. Marylene Gagné has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her pioneering work in self-determination theory and work motivation. She is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology.
Dr. Jeffrey Stanton, a recognized expert in multiple domains of I-O psychology, has been awarded SIOP Fellow status for his impactful work. He is acknowledged for his forward-looking research and publications in fields like cybersecurity and measurement development.
Dr. Steve Jex, a renowned researcher on work stress, has been recognized as an SIOP Fellow for his significant impact on the field of industrial and organizational psychology. He is one of 20 distinguished psychologists to receive this honor, which acknowledges outstanding contributions to the profession.
Dr. Beth Chung has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her significant impact on the field of diversity and inclusion. She is one of 20 distinguished industrial-organizational psychologists to receive this honor.
Dr. Satoris Howes has made significant contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology, including research, teaching, and service. With 57 peer-reviewed publications and a distinguished teaching award, she is recognized as an outstanding expert in her field.
Dr. Seth Kaplan, a renowned scholar and practitioner, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his groundbreaking research on team dynamics in high-reliability contexts. He is one of 20 distinguished industrial-organizational psychologists to receive this prestigious award.
Dr. Paul Green has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for his diverse and impactful contributions to organizations and the profession. He has benefited over half a million people through his Behavioral Interviewing Workshop.
Roya Ayman, PhD, has made significant contributions to the profession through teaching, research, and academic leadership. She is recognized as one of 20 distinguished industrial-organizational psychologists to be awarded SIOP Fellow status.
Dr. Seymour Adler has made a significant impact on people at work, organizations, and the practice of I-O psychology through his innovative methods in selection and talent management. His work extends to performance management, leadership development, and talent risk mitigation processes.
John Scott, Ph.D., has been recognized by SIOP for his sustained humanitarian efforts, including developing a partnership between SIOP and the United Nations to promote I-O psychology for social responsibility. This award highlights Dr. Scott's contributions to reducing human suffering through organizational actions.
Dr. Hailey Herleman has made significant contributions to the practice of industrial-organizational psychology through her thought leadership, exceptional service to clients, and collaborative approach to applying analytics to workforce issues. She is a recipient of the Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Practice Award from SIOP.
Kurt Kraiger, a renowned educator with over 38 years of experience, has been honored with the Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). He has taught at various levels, including MBA, HR master's, and executive education students.
David P. Baker PhD has been recognized for his significant contributions to the practice of industrial and organizational psychology. His work on team training programs in high-risk environments, including TeamSTEPPS, has had a major impact on people at work, organizations, and the field.
Philip Podsakoff has made significant contributions to I-O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Management through his research and teaching. He is one of the most highly-cited researchers with over 99,000 citations.
Klodiana Lanaj has made significant contributions to the science of industrial and organizational psychology, producing 25 refereed publications in prestigious outlets and being cited roughly 500 times. She will receive the Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Science Award at the 34th Annual SIOP Conference.
A recent study published in Political Psychology suggests that Euroscepticism is driven by more than just fear of immigration. Researchers found that opposition to supranationalism, or the transfer of power from national to international institutions, plays a significant role in shaping voters' attitudes towards Brexit and EU involvement.
Dr. Bethany Bynum has made extraordinary contributions in education, credentialing, industry, and military testing and selection. Her work improving Army Personnel Selection & Classifications systems positively affects many thousands of applicants annually.
Phillip Shaver, a renowned psychologist at UC Davis, has received the Society for Personality and Social Psychology's Legacy Award for his pioneering work on attachment theory. His research has significantly expanded our understanding of human bonding and relationships.
Lilia Cortina and Vicki Magley have been honored with the Raymond A. Katzell Award for their work in addressing sexual harassment in the workplace and promoting human well-being through I-O psychology. Their research has garnered significant media coverage, including major news outlets and scientific publications.
A new study suggests that statistics anxiety is a significant obstacle for psychology majors, with up to 80% of college students experiencing it. The researchers used network science analysis to identify key factors contributing to the anxiety and propose targeted strategies to help students overcome it.
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that openness-related traits like curiosity and confidence are linked to better performance in math and reading. Executive functioning was also strongly associated with academic skills, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
Researchers found that traditional personality traits, like the Big Five, may not be universal across cultures. To improve psychological science, experts recommend considering socioecological theory and diversifying study samples from non-Western populations.
A team of psychologists found that moral outrage can lead to collective action and inspire people to take part in long-term social change. The study, published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, combined findings from moral psychology and intergroup psychology to investigate the dynamics of outrage.
A new study published in British Journal of Psychology found that both aerobic exercise and upright posture improve visual working memory compared to passive and seated conditions. The research suggests that neural origins of these effects take place in the brain.
A new study found that technology-based positive psychology exercises can significantly improve the quality of life and reduce depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients. Patients who completed the five-week pilot study reported improved coping skills and emotional well-being.
A new psychology study suggests that using verbs to talk about actions with children can lead to more resilience following setbacks. In contrast, asking children to be helpers or readers may hinder their perseverance.
Researchers at Northwestern University have identified four clusters of personality types using comprehensive data from over 1.5 million questionnaire respondents. The findings challenge existing paradigms in psychology and provide new insights into human behavior.
Terence M. Keane, a BU School of Medicine professor, received the Presidential Award from the American Psychological Association for his outstanding work in trauma psychology and post-traumatic stress disorder research. He is a national leader in the field and has published over 300 articles on assessment and treatment.
A study by Arizona State University researchers found that most adults experience a decline in psychological functioning after major life events but later recover. The research challenges previous findings suggesting uninterrupted stability in adult responses to adversity.
Carolyn B. Murray, a professor of psychology at UCR, has been awarded the 2018 Dr. William Montague Cobb award for her research and activism addressing health disparities in African American communities. She will receive the honor on July 16 at the Annual NAACP Convention.
The ZPID Twin Conference brought together over 150 participants to discuss Big Data in Psychology and Research Synthesis. Keynote speakers highlighted the importance of psychology's theoretical strength in addressing big data challenges, while also emphasizing the need for innovative methods and tools for research synthesis.
Research in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology found that individuals show in-group favoritism when it comes to representation on US currency. For example, those from high-status groups prefer to maintain their dominance, while lower-status groups and change-seekers prefer women or diverse alternatives.
Psychologists at Rice University argue that organizations must provide training, support, and opportunities for growth to eliminate the wage gap. The researchers highlight myths regarding the gap and offer suggestions for its elimination, including removing barriers, providing equal growth opportunities, and promoting diversity.
New social psychology studies predict the likelihood of believing conspiracy theories, finding that people with high confidence in their politics understanding are more likely to endorse conspiracies. Researchers suggest that challenging one's assumptions and seeking credible perspectives can lead to more informed opinions.
A new clinical trial published in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry shows that a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) can reduce the time needed to make a diagnostic decision on ADHD, increase the likelihood of excluding ADHD when it is not present, and improve clinicians' confidence in their decision-making. T...
Researchers propose empowering soccer coaches to make reliable assessments of player psychological characteristics, which could help teams identify talented players and enhance performance. Coaches' unique insight into player behavior during matches and training can complement standard questionnaires completed by players.
A massive study of nearly 700,000 English speakers reveals that the optimal years to learn a second language is open until the age of 17.4, challenging standard theoretical accounts of language learning. This finding has significant implications for neuroscience, linguistics, developmental psychology, and public policy.
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that consuming raw fruit and vegetables is associated with lower levels of mental illness symptomology and improved psychological wellbeing. The top 10 raw foods related to better mental health include carrots, bananas, apples, and dark leafy greens.
A study of over 11,000 twins found that children's reading level is highly heritable and determines their reading habits. The research highlights the importance of improving both reading skills and motivation to combat a cycle where children avoid reading due to difficulties.
A Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that women who initiate sex are less likely to regret it due to their ability to make autonomous decisions. The researchers also discovered that quality matters, with women feeling less regret if the partner is skilled and they feel sexually satisfied.
A study published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology found that dogs create a mental representation of target objects while tracking scent trails. Dogs show hesitation when finding an unexpected toy and later retrieve it equally quickly regardless of initial expectation.
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that adults with food allergies face unique challenges in daily life, including anxiety and social exclusion. Openness to experience was the biggest predictor of these issues, highlighting the importance of personality traits in coping with a food allergy.
A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that students who behaved responsibly in high school, showed interest, and had good writing skills tend to earn higher incomes and have higher occupational prestige 50 years later. Education was the factor mediating this relationship.
A new study from New York University found that college roommates tend to underestimate their roommate's level of distress, despite being able to detect certain changes over time. The researchers suggest that training roommates to recognize and respond to distress could lead to improved accuracy and support for college students.
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that individuals who quickly disengage their attention from attractive partners are less likely to engage in infidelity. Conversely, those who take longer to look away from romantic alternatives have a higher risk of infidelity. Additionally, devaluing potentia...
Researchers found that dim light exposure led to significant reductions in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and dendritic spines, impairing learning and memory performance. Bright light exposure, on the other hand, showed improvement in spatial task performance, with full recovery after a break.
New research shows that babies' babbling has a significant impact on their language development, with mothers responding more often to speech-like sounds. The study found that infants who babble more effectively learn words and vocabulary earlier in life, highlighting the importance of social feedback in language acquisition.
A study led by University of Utah researcher Lee Raby found that children who experience abuse and neglect early in life are more likely to struggle with social relationships and underachieve academically as adults. The study, published in Child Development, suggests that maltreatment's effects can persist from childhood through adoles...
A UK survey found that feelings of threat from immigration, distrust of politicians, and disidentification with Europe significantly impacted voting intentions for Brexit. The results suggest that perceived threats from immigration were a key factor in shaping the Brexit vote.
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that children aged 8-12 can learn routes quickly and efficiently with minimal repeated experience. The research suggests that young children's brains are capable of learning complex spatial information, even with a large number of turns.
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that linking success in certain fields to intellectual talent undermines women's interest in them. Women showed less interest in career areas linked to 'brilliance' relative to other traits, such as dedication.
Women who smelled their partner's shirt felt less stressed before and after a stress test. The study found that women who correctly identified the scent also had lower cortisol levels, suggesting the benefits are strongest when women know what they're smelling.
A new study led by Colorado State University researcher Jessica Witt investigates the impact of actions on vision. The findings suggest that vision is influenced by actions, but this effect may not be entirely dependent on the participant's level of understanding the experiment's purpose.
The study found that intoxicated participants spent significantly less time looking at women's faces compared to sober participants. Intoxicated men were more likely to 'check out' the body parts of women they perceived as unfriendly or unintelligent.
A new study found that male professors gave over twice as many talks as female professors at top 50 US universities during the 2013-2014 academic year. Despite equal levels of perceived importance and acceptance rates for speaking invitations, male speakers dominated departmental talks.
A new study reveals that men whose wives retain their own surnames after marriage are perceived as submissive and less powerful. The research, conducted by UNLV psychology professor Rachael Robnett, found a connection between gender-typed personality traits and perceived power dynamics in relationships.
A new study shows people accurately extract social category information from groups of faces, perceiving the sex ratio in half a second. The researchers found that as the number of men in the group increases, so does the perceived threat level, impacting group cohesion.
Research by University of California, Riverside expert Kate Sweeny finds that mindfulness meditation can help individuals cope with waiting for potentially bad news. The study, published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, found that mindfulness reduced the stress associated with waiting, particularly when compared to other ...