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Marie Waung serves as Professor of Psychology in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL). She teaches Industrial/Organizational Psychology, statistics, research methods, and Women's & Gender Studies courses within the Master of Science in Psychology program. Her office is located in the CASL Building (4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128), with Wednesday office hours held 12-1:00 pm via Zoom.
Education:
- Ph.D. from The Ohio State University
Research Focus: Waung specializes in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, investigating employee selection processes, impression management tactics (self-promotion/ingratiation) in resumes and cover letters, and psychological contract development during organizational entry. Her work extends to trust in autonomous vehicle systems and diversity promises in internship psychological contracts, demonstrating interdisciplinary applications of psychological principles to workplace dynamics and emerging technologies.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022-2014) reveal consistent exploration of personnel selection mechanisms and psychological contract theory. Key themes include video resume effects, generational self-promotion patterns in popular media, and trust calibration in human-technology interfaces. Publications appear in high-impact journals like the International Journal of Human Resource Management and Basic and Applied Social Psychology, with media coverage from the Association for Psychological Science and Pacific Standard highlighting societal relevance.
Collaborations: She maintains active partnerships with Professors McAuslan, Lakshmanan, and Lee, particularly on resume evaluation studies using MBA student materials. Her work bridges the College of Business (psychological contracts) and behavioral sciences, with recent projects examining autonomous vehicle communication and diversity in employment intentions.
