RESEARCH STUDIES

Appraisal of Work Conditions and Worker Well-being

This study will help identify common hindrance stressors from the perspective of healthcare and human service professionals and will inform the focus for future intervention studies that aim to reduce job-related burnout. The overall purpose of the study is to gain insight into the work-related stressors that hinder the flow of work and cause unnecessary psychological and physiological strain. Current students assisting with this project: Ailyn Sanchez Corral, Grace Werner, and Luke Pederson.

Burnout

A Self-Care Intervention to Reduce Burnout Among ABA Practitioners

This project will evaluate self-care as an intervention to reduce burnout among ABA practitioners, as this topic is of high interest among behavior analysts working in human service settings. This project seeks to extend findings by Slowiak and DeLongchamp (2021).

Interaction of Health & Work

Chronic Invisible/Episodic Illnesses and Disabilities & Worker Wellbeing

Dr. Slowiak is interested in exploring organizational factors that influence worker wellbeing and sustained employment for those who live and work with chronic health conditions, particularly health conditions that are invisible and episodic in nature.

Sport Injury Rehabilitation

Return to Sport Through ACTion: A Single-Session Intervention

The objective of this research will be to evaluate the initial efficacy of a single ACT Training session targeting rehabilitation protocol adherence and behavior change for injured college student athletes.

* indicates graduate student at start of project;  ^ indicates undergraduate student at start of project

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Slowiak, J. M., & *McDonough, M. (2024). Job burnout, work health management interference, and organizational health climate among employees with varied levels of work ability. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10198-8

Slowiak, J. M., ^Osborne, R., ^Thomas, J., & *Hassan, A. (2024). Burnout, help-seeking, and perceptions of psychological safety and stigma among National Collegiate Athletic Association coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2023-0107

Bottini, S., Slowiak, J. M., & Kazee, A. (2024). Conceptualizing burnout through a behavioral lens: Implications for organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2024.2319623

Slowiak, J. M., & *Jay, G. M. (2023). Burnout among behavior analysts in times of crisis: The roles of work demands, professional social support, and psychological flexibility. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 105, Article 102185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102185

Slowiak, J. M., & *DeLongchamp, A. C. (2022). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perceptions of work–life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 414-432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00570-y

Slowiak, J. M. (2022, March). Application of behavior analysis to promote health and wellness, enhance physical fitness, and improve sport performance. Psychology Student Network, 10(1). https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2022/03/behavior-analysis-health-wellness

Slowiak, J. M. (2021). An introduction to the special issue on behavior analysis in health, sport, and fitness. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(3), 170–173. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000225

*Holland, M. A., & Slowiak, J. M. (2021). Practice and ethical considerations for behavior analysts in health, sport, and fitness. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(3), 314–325. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000188

Slowiak, J. M., & *Lakowske, A. M. (2017). The influence of feedback statement sequence and goals on task performance. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(4), 357-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bar0000084

Slowiak, J. M., & Huitema, B. E. (2015). Reducing pharmacy wait time to promote customer service: A follow-up study. Quality Management in Health Care, 24, 9-20. https://doi.org/10.1097/QMH.0000000000000045

Slowiak, J. M., & ^Nuetzman, A. (2014). The impact of goals and pay on feedback-seeking behavior. The Psychological Record, 64(2), 217-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-014-0031-1

Slowiak, J. M. (2014). How may I help you?” Improving telephone customer service in a medical clinic setting. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 34(1), 39-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2013.873382

Slowiak, J. M., Dickinson, A. M., & Huitema, B. E. (2011). Self-solicited feedback: Effects of hourly pay and individual monetary incentive pay. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 31(1), 3-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2011.541816

Slowiak, J. M., Huitema, B. E., & Dickinson, A. M. (2008). Reducing wait time in a hospital pharmacy to promote customer service. Quality Management in Health Care, 17(2), 112-127. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.QMH.0000316989.48673.49

Shepich, J., Slowiak, J. M., & Keniston, A. (2007). Do subsidization and monitoring enhance adherence to prescribed exercise? American Journal of Health Promotion, 22(1), 2-5. https://doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-22.1.2

Slowiak, J. M., Madden, G. J., & Mathews, R. (2005). The effects of a combined task clarification, goal setting, feedback, and incentive intervention package to improve telephone customer service in a medical clinic environment. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 25(4), 15-35. https://doi.org/10.1300/J075v25n04_02

Invited Book Chapters

Slowiak, J. M. (2023). Sickness, health, and love: Managing life and work demands. In R. A. Rehfeldt, T. Cihon, & E. Rasmussen (Eds.), Women in behavior science: Observations on life inside and outside the academy (pp. 231-248). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003216773

Slowiak, J. M., *Dai, J., *Davis, S., & *Perez, R. (2023). Practice and consultation in health, sport, and fitness. In J. K. Luiselli (Ed.), Applied behavior analysis advanced guidebook: A manual for professional practice (2nd ed., 393-435). Elsevier Academic Press. https://www.elsevier.com/books/applied-behavior-analysis-advanced-guidebook/luiselli/978-0-323-99594-8