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2025 Preliminary Program

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10 Sessions

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

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Flash Talk

Industrial/Organizational Flash Talks and Networking

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM ET (20:00 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Talks:

Invited Address

Situational Strength: Past, Present, and Future

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM ET (14:30 - 15:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

I briefly discuss the origins of situational strength research in work by, among others, former APS President Walter Mischel. I then discuss how the situational strength "torch" has more recently been picked up by industrial and organizational psychologists, including myself. I end with "known unknowns" for future research to tackle.

I briefly discuss the origins of situational strength research in work by, among others, former APS President Walter Mischel. I then discuss how the situational strength "torch" has more recently been picked up by industrial and organizational psychologists, including myself. I end with "known unknowns" for future research to tackle.

Invited Symposium

Cutting Through the Jangle: Practical Approaches to Addressing Construct  Proliferation

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET (15:30 - 16:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

Construct proliferation is a problem across many areas of psychology and threatens scientific progress. This panel will address (a) what construct proliferation is, (b) why it is a problem, (c) statistical and methodological tools for addressing it, and (d) institutional changes (e.g., to graduate education, journal policies) to address it.

Construct proliferation is a problem across many areas of psychology and threatens scientific progress. This panel will address (a) what construct proliferation is, (b) why it is a problem, (c) statistical and methodological tools for addressing it, and (d) institutional changes (e.g., to graduate education, journal policies) to address it.

Invited Symposium

Gender and Career: Navigating Success as Women in the Workplace

Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM ET (18:00 - 19:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

This panel will blend research insights and practical guidance for women navigating academic careers. We will update the state of the science on women's careers (e.g., barriers, opportunities, solutions), including an intersectional perspective, and facilitate an audience Q&A, offering advice from our accomplished panelists across career stages.

This panel will blend research insights and practical guidance for women navigating academic careers. We will update the state of the science on women's careers (e.g., barriers, opportunities, solutions), including an intersectional perspective, and facilitate an audience Q&A, offering advice from our accomplished panelists across career stages.

Submitted Talk

Examining the Joint Roles of Goal Orientation and Expectancy-Value Theories in Job Search. A Three-Wave Study in a Difficult Labor Market.

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM ET (21:00 - 21:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

This study simultaneously tested goal orientation and expectancy-value theories on job search strategies amongst unemployed job seekers in three-time points (nT1 = 859; nT2 = 720; nT3 = 418). Results showed that goal orientation predicted job search strategies beyond expectancy-value variables, indicating the relevance of job-search motivation in job search.

This study simultaneously tested goal orientation and expectancy-value theories on job search strategies amongst unemployed job seekers in three-time points (nT1 = 859; nT2 = 720; nT3 = 418). Results showed that goal orientation predicted job search strategies beyond expectancy-value variables, indicating the relevance of job-search motivation in job search.

Submitted Talk

Sounds Two Good: The Effects of Audio Quality in Online Interviews

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET (21:15 - 21:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

The current research examined the effects of audio quality on perceptions of applicants in online job interviews. Statistically significant differences were found between the low-quality and medium-quality conditions in regard to hiring patterns, and between the low-quality and high-quality conditions in regard to starting salary offers.

The current research examined the effects of audio quality on perceptions of applicants in online job interviews. Statistically significant differences were found between the low-quality and medium-quality conditions in regard to hiring patterns, and between the low-quality and high-quality conditions in regard to starting salary offers.

Submitted Talk

An Untold Story: Qtbipoc Leaders Forging Purpose in the Face of Adversity

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM ET (21:30 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

This study explores how being part of the QTBIPOC community influences leadership purpose, identity development, and workplace experiences using semi-structured interviews and grounded theory analysis. Findings highlight themes of purpose development, leadership identity, and workplace impact, informing inclusive leadership practices, diversity initiatives, and organizational policies.

This study explores how being part of the QTBIPOC community influences leadership purpose, identity development, and workplace experiences using semi-structured interviews and grounded theory analysis. Findings highlight themes of purpose development, leadership identity, and workplace impact, informing inclusive leadership practices, diversity initiatives, and organizational policies.

Submitted Talk

Volunteer Motives: In Their Own Words

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET (13:00 - 13:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

Thirty-nine interviews with volunteers at a nature preserve were qualitatively coded. The following primary themes were identified: passion for nature, desire to “pay it forward,” social belongingness, appreciation; mission alignment; skill development; and safety of patrons. The results emphasized the diverse motives that attract and retain dedicated volunteers.

Thirty-nine interviews with volunteers at a nature preserve were qualitatively coded. The following primary themes were identified: passion for nature, desire to “pay it forward,” social belongingness, appreciation; mission alignment; skill development; and safety of patrons. The results emphasized the diverse motives that attract and retain dedicated volunteers.

Submitted Talk

WHEN and Where Job Type and Job Control Moderate Somatic Stress - Job Strain Relationship

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:45 - 14:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

This study depicts job redesign products: job type and job control as unable to impact somatic stress - job strain relationship positively enough by surveying 623 employees across organizations in Nigeria and analysing responses with regression and interaction analyses. This and other outcomes necessitate further investigations towards more all-encompassing interventions.

This study depicts job redesign products: job type and job control as unable to impact somatic stress - job strain relationship positively enough by surveying 623 employees across organizations in Nigeria and analysing responses with regression and interaction analyses. This and other outcomes necessitate further investigations towards more all-encompassing interventions.

Submitted Talk

Beneficial for the Organization but Detrimental to Yourself: Cognitive Dissonance Responses to Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior and the Contingent Effects of Big-Five Personality Traits

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET (14:00 - 14:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Industrial/Organizational

Abstract

We investigated the consequences of unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB) through the lens of cognitive dissonance theory. Using data from a three-wave survey of 313 participants, our findings reveal that engaging in UPB triggers cognitive dissonance, which, in turn, heightens turnover intentions by fostering perceptions of careerism.

We investigated the consequences of unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB) through the lens of cognitive dissonance theory. Using data from a three-wave survey of 313 participants, our findings reveal that engaging in UPB triggers cognitive dissonance, which, in turn, heightens turnover intentions by fostering perceptions of careerism.