In the Media
Amy Baker, professor of psychology, discusses workplace flirtation or romances. They are not without challenges.
Amy Nicole Baker, Ph.D.
Psychology & Sociology
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.
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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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, discusses why workplace romances increased during the pandemic, mostly due to constant contact and private communications.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, comments that with more people returning to the office, workplace romantic relationships become public quickly.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology and coordinator of the M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, comments on the pros and cons of having an office romance.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology and coordinator of the M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, comments on the perceptions and ramifications within a company when a manager is romantically involved with someone who reports to them.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, talks about why having a relationship in the workplace with someone who reports to you may be problematic if one’s motives are not sincere.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, says even though people might not meet face to face, they can still fall in love by sharing similar interests and overcoming work-related obstacles.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.