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Amy Nicole Baker, Ph.D.

Professor
Assistant Chair, Department of Psychology & Sociology
Chair, Faculty Senate

Department of Psychology & Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences

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Amy Nicole Baker

Education

Ph. D., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Maryland
M.A., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Maryland
B.S., Psychology (Business Option), with Highest Distinction, Pennsylvania State University

About Amy

Dr. Amy Nicole Baker received a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Maryland. Her research interests are in workplace romance, organizational climate, perceptions of women in the workplace, and dual-earner couples. Her work has been published in some of the top journals in her field, including the Journal of Applied Psychology and Educational and Psychological Measurement.

Selected Books and Published Articles

  • Baker, A.N., King, D., Nalick, M., Tempios, M., K. Gupta, V. and Pierce, C.A. (2021), "Managers' sexually-oriented behavior and firm performance: linking media reports to stock market reaction s and legal risk", Journal of Strategy and Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSMA-07-2020-0188
  • Carr W.A., Baker A.N., Cassidy J.J. (2020). Diagnostic Moderators of the Risk-Recidivism Relationship for Offenders with Mental Illness. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. doi:10.1177/03066 24X20969944
  • Tamborra T.L., Baker A.N., Jeffries S.s, Tempio M.s, Campbell Es. Criminal Victimization Experienced While Studying Abroad: An Examination of Rates and Other Relevant Factors. (2020). Journal of Studies in International Education. 2020;24(5):573-588. doi:10.1177/1028315319861354
  • Baker, A.N. (2016). Antecedents and consequences of observing workplace sexual behavior. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 31(1), 265-279. doi:10.1108/JMP -05 – 2014-0167.
  • Carr, A. W., Baker, A. N., & Cassidy, J. (2016). Reducing criminal recidivism with an enhanced day reporting center for probationers with mental illness. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. 55(2), 95-112.doi: 10.1080/10509674.2015.1124958.

As Amy Nicole Salvaggio:

  • Bozack, A. R., & Salvaggio, A. N. (2015). Impactful mentoring within a statewide, comprehensive induction program. In S. Brondyk & L. Searby (Eds.), Best practices in mentoring for teacher and leader development. Charlotte, NC: Information Age.
  • Bozack, A. R., & Salvaggio, A. N. (2013). Relational effects of reading motivation and academic achievement among adolescent boys. Reading Psychology, 34, 507-522.
  • Salvaggio, A. N., Hopper, J. E., & Packell, K. M. (2011). Coworker reactions to observing sexual behavior at work. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 26, 604-622. doi: 10.1108/ 02683941111164508
  • Salvaggio, A.N., Streich, M. L., Hopper, J. E. & Pierce, C. (2011). Why do fools fall in love (at work). Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 41, 906-937.
  • Robertson, L. N., Brummel, B. J., & Salvaggio, A. N. (2011). Gender perceptions of managerial positions: Implications for work-related outcomes. The Psychologist-Manager Journal, 4, 1-28. doi: 10.1080/10887156.2011.546171
  • Salvaggio, A. N., Streich, M., & Hopper, J. E. (2009). Ambivalent sexism and applicant evaluations: Effects on ambiguous applicants. Sex Roles, 61, 621-633.
  • Streich, M. L., Casper, W. J., & Salvaggio, A. N. (2008). Can we agree and still conflict? An examination of couples’ agreement of work-family conflict. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 23, 252-272.
  • Salvaggio, A. N., Schneider, B., Nishii, L. H., Mayer, D. M., Ramesh, A., & Lyon, J. S. (2007). What type of manager best serves customers? The effects of manager personality on service behavior and service climate. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, 1741 – 1750.

 

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 1111 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 3301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
  • PSYC 3321/SOCI 3320 Social Psychology
  • PSYC 6608 Psychometrics and Statistics
  • PSYC 6609 Research Methods
  • PSYC 6640 Industrial Motivation and Morale
  • PSYC 6635 Psychological Testing in Industry

Related Links College of Arts and SciencesPsychology, B.A.Industrial Organizational Psychology, M.A.Community Psychology, M.A.

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