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Prime News Ghana: Why office romance is inevitable
Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, discusses why people may be attracted to colleagues, even while working remotely during the pandemic.
Amy Nicole Baker, Ph.D.
Psychology & Sociology
Coordinator, MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology Department
College of Arts and Sciences
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
News and In the Media
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Paris Beacon News: Why having romances at work is often unavoidable
Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, says that discussions of people being attracted to each other in the workplace go back as far as the industrial age.
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BBC News: The inevitability of the office romance
Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, says that if romance starts with a work colleague, it should be disclosed sooner rather than later to avoid an adverse reaction from human resources.
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Parade Magazine: Turn It Off! Belgium Is the Latest Country To Legally Allow Employees the Right To Disconnect After Work Hours
Three professors, Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology; Jeffrey Debies-Carl, associate professor of psychology and sociology; and Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comment on the importance of separating work from off-hours in order to be more productive professionally and personally.
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PIX 11 New York: Is 'Love Actually' a 'bad' movie? Holiday favorite still under debate
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on the popularity of the film “Love Actually” during the holidays and the real-life expectations of the boss-employee romance.
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The Independent: Has remote working finally killed the office romance?
Amy Baker, professor and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, comments that the lack of face-to-face interactions at the office has lessened the chances of a workplace romance.
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Credit Donkey: How Much to Really Spend on an Engagement Ring
Amy Nicole Baker, professor, assistant chair of psychology and sociology, comments on the influence of peer groups in a major purchase, like an engagement ring.
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PureWow: Dating a Coworker? Follow These 7 Rules to Protect Your Relationship...and Your Job
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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EUROPEANCEO: Love’s Labour’s Lost: the end of workplace relationships
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, discusses “multiple relationship” in the workplace.
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DT Next: Will you risk flirting at workplace?
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, comments on romance in the workplace.
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AV Network: Love at Work: Dealing with Office Romances in the Me-Too Era
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology and sociology, discusses consensual relationships in the workplace.
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Inside Higher Ed: Survey Looks at Study Abroad Crime Rates
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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WTOP2-DC: Amy Nicole Baker on Workplace Romance
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, shares her opinion on whether or not workplace romance will ever die out.
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Harvard Business: How to Approach an Office Romance (And How Not To)
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses the topic of office romance and how to approach the topic.
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Medium: Rules for Dating Your Co-Worker Without Getting Fired
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, weighs out the benefits and drawbacks of dating your co-worker.
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Fortune: Employers Are Clamping Down on the Office Romance in the #MeToo Era, But It Will Never Truly Die
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on the controversy of office romance and reveals observations from her research.
WTNH-News 8: The Concerns of Workplace Romance
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses the benefits, detriments, and concerns of romantic relationships between co-workers.
FOX 61: Good Morning Connecticut: Amy Baker on Workplace Romance
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.
Associated Press: Workplace Romance Under Spotlight After Sex Scandals
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.
KELOLAND TV: Workplace Romance Under Spotlight After Sex Scandals
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.
Fast Company: Does Office Romance Make You More Productive?
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.
Hartford Courant: Dan Haar: Workplace Love Can Hit Morale and Even Stock Values, Research Shows
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, comments on how office romances can disrupt co-workers.