Industrial, Organizational, and Applied Psychology
at The University of Memphis
Current IOA Student Research
Donna Baker, B.S.
Other: Data analysis from alcohol impaired-driver tracking systems.
Turn-over and exit interview strategies in a financial institution.
Thesis: The relationship between organizational climate and turnover at a financial organization.
Michelle Bossart, M.S.
Thesis: A feedback model for developing police field training officers in suburban law enforcement settings. (IP)
Corina Castellano, B.S.
Thesis: Validation of a sales aptitude measure for selecting call center agents in the banking industry (IP).
Hubert Chen, M.A.
Thesis: Predictive validity and reliability of the Navy Vocational Interests Inventory: Jobs and Occupational Interests in the Navy (JOIN).
Other: Validity and fakability of the Navy Personality Inventory: Navy Computer Adaptive Personality Scales (NCAPS).
Chantay Dudley, B.S.
The combined effects of anonymity, confidentiality, mode of administration, and sensitivity on item nonresponse.
Other: Effectiveness of faith-based vs. non-faith-based training programs for the unemployed.
David Earnest, B.S.
Other: Evaluation of Delta Health Care initiatives in the mid-south.
Evaluation of training for career development facilitators.
Development of a Web-based stress coping program for reducing attrition in the Navy (IP).
Matthew Hargrove, B.S.
Other: Navy Personnel Survey administration and analysis concerning job satisfaction, assignments,
detailing, career development, leadership, and tone.
Factors contributing to the retainment and attrition rates of Navy personnel.
Amanda Herche, M.S.
Thesis: The application of flexible behavior based safety, targeted self-talk, and self-managed teams to increase safety in a manufacturing environment.
Regina Hindelang, M.S.
Thesis: Quality of life in the military: The validation of a QOL model for predicting USMC members reenlistment intentions.
Major Area Paper: Adolescent risk-taking behavior: A review of the role of parental involvement. (published)
Brent Maulden, M.S.
Thesis: Secondary education and the under prepared workforce: Is poor work ethic being taught?
Charlie McConnell, M.S.
Thesis: Impact Evaluation of a fire-safety training program for preschoolers.
Major Area Paper: Falling asleep at the wheel: A close look at 1,269 fatal and serious injury-producing crashes. (published)
Dissertation: Strategies for increasing conviction rates of alcohol-impaired drivers. (IP)
Other: Strategies for reducing alcohol-impaired driving.
Sara Rayne, B.S.
Other: Work ethic and social trap theory.
Thesis: Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile: A validation study (IP).
