Ian M. Hughes

Ian M. Hughes is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at North Carolina State University's Department of Psychology within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on workplace social exchanges, employee well-being, and occupational health psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University (2023) following prior degrees from the same institution (M.A., 2021) and the University of Central Florida (B.S., 2019).

Dr. Hughes' work examines how social support dynamics and workplace mistreatment affect psychological, physiological, and behavioral outcomes. He also investigates politics and work, social media's impact, and human-animal interaction. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and Computers in Human Behavior. He leads the PAWW (Psychology, Animals, Work, and Well-being) lab, exploring interdisciplinary connections between these areas.

Recent studies highlight trends in understanding unhelpful workplace support mechanisms, pet ownership's spillover effects on work performance, and the psychological impacts of doomscrolling. His work bridges organizational behavior with health psychology, emphasizing practical applications for improving workplace climates and employee well-being.

Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record (over 20 articles since 2019) indicates sustained academic impact. His CV provides further details about grants, lab activities, and collaborative projects. He advises the PAWW lab team but no named students are listed in available materials.