Debra A. Major

Debra A. MajorDebra A. Major earned her Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Michigan State University. She is presently eminent professor at Old Dominion University. Her research focuses on career development issues, including barriers faced by women and minorities, developmental relationships at work, and work-family conflict. Her work frequently targets underrepresentation in STEM disciplines. Dr. Major has secured research grants from numerous federal agencies and has received continuous funding for her research from the National Science Foundation for fifteen years. She is fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Publications

A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective on Organizational Socialization in the New Age of Remote Work
A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective on Organizational Socialization in the New Age of Remote Work
Seterra D. Burleson, Kristen D. Eggler, Debra A. Major. © 2022. 20 pages.
Organizations have begun to embrace remote and hybrid work arrangements while simultaneously prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in a post-COVID-19 work era...
Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?
Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?
Seterra D. Burleson, Whitney A. Tyler, Debra A. Major, Katelyn R. Reynoldson. © 2021. 26 pages.
As women have the potential to bring unique perspectives to the workplace, the under-representation of women in STEM occupations is a severe limitation to global advancement...
How Exclusive Work Climates Create Barriers for Women in IS&T
How Exclusive Work Climates Create Barriers for Women in IS&T
Katelyn R. Reynoldson, Debra A. Major. © 2019. 12 pages.
Exclusive climates are associated with negative outcomes such as feelings of anxiety. Furthermore, barriers may arise for women when they experience exclusive climates in the...
How Exclusive Work Climates Create Barriers for Women in IS&T
How Exclusive Work Climates Create Barriers for Women in IS&T
Katelyn R. Reynoldson, Debra A. Major. © 2018. 11 pages.
Exclusive climates are associated with negative outcomes such as feelings of anxiety. Furthermore, barriers may arise for women when they experience exclusive climates in the...
Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?
Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?
Seterra D. Burleson, Whitney A. Tyler, Debra A. Major, Katelyn R. Reynoldson. © 2018. 22 pages.
As women have the potential to bring unique perspectives to the workplace, the under-representation of women in STEM occupations is a severe limitation to global advancement...
An Inclusive IS&T Work Climate
An Inclusive IS&T Work Climate
Debra A. Major, Valerie L. Morganson. © 2009. 7 pages.
Employees develop perceptions regarding which behaviors are expected, supported, and rewarded in their organization through a series of workplace events, practices, and...