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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
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.
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.
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Amy Baker, professor, assistant chair, psychology and sociology, Coordinator, MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, comments on how to handle a workplace romance.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, discusses “multiple relationship” in the workplace.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, comments on romance in the workplace.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, discusses consensual relationships in the workplace.
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Tracy L. Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, and Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, conducted the first study that examines the rates of victimization students experience while studying abroad by using anonymous self-report data.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, shares her opinion on whether or not workplace romance will ever die out.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses the topic of office romance and how to approach the topic.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, weighs out the benefits and drawbacks of dating your co-worker.
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Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on the controversy of office romance and reveals observations from her research.
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses the benefits, detriments, and concerns of romantic relationships between co-workers.
Amy Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses romances between coworkers and how they may require more effort from each partner than other types of romances not formed in the workplace.
This story, picked up around the world, quotes Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, noting that when companies legislate against workplace romance, it drives workers underground. Baker studies workplace romance, which is very common.
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, studies workplace romance. She says that when companies try to legislate workplace romance, it often drives people underground. This story appeared in hundreds of publications all over the world include the UAE, India, Taiwan and in many U.S. business and mainstream publications and television stations.
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on evidence that shows workplace romances are positively associated with job satisfaction but no evidence suggests romances improve work productivity.
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on how office romances can disrupt co-workers.