Lauren Locklear

Lauren Locklear is an Assistant Professor of Management at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, specializing in organizational behavior. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Central Florida (2021) and a BS in Psychology from the University of Georgia (2015). Her research focuses on workplace interpersonal relationships, emotions, and organizational norms, particularly exploring gratitude's role in improving workplace dynamics. She has published in top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Harvard Business Review, with media features in Forbes, CNBC, and U.S. News & World Report. Her 2021 award as Fellow of the Project for Ethical Leadership Excellence highlights her contributions to ethical organizational scholarship.

Research interests include workplace mistreatment prevention, emotional regulation in organizations, and the impact of social norms on employee behavior. Her studies often bridge psychological theory with practical managerial strategies, emphasizing actionable insights for creating healthier work environments. Recent work explores gratitude interventions to mitigate workplace rudeness and dyadic relationship dynamics in low-income couples.

Lauren actively contributes to academic discourse through Google Scholar and maintains affiliations with Texas Tech's Rawls College. Her academic writing consistently addresses real-world challenges, merging empirical rigor with applied relevance.