Jane Doe
she/her
Ph.D. Candidate & Adjunct Lecturer
I am a Graduate Student in Applied Social Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and I teach undergraduate Psychology courses at John Jay College, CUNY. My research examines motivations to engage in helping behavior and acts of kindness, particularly in work place environments, in order to develop strategies for fostering empathy.
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Contact
Personal Website
Image Credits
Profile Photo: Silhouette by Tony Alter
Education
- Ph.D. Candidate, Psychology, The Graduate Center, CUNY, Expected 2025
- M.A., Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 2018
- B.S., Psychology, Rutgers University, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 2016
Publications
Doe, J. (forthcoming). The social science of kindness: Exploring neurological mechanisms and behavioral implications. Neuroethics & Human Interaction, 12(1).
Doe, J. & Johnson, C. (2022). Empathy in the workplace: Unveiling motivations and strategies for cultivating kindness. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 7(2), 90-102.
Smith, A. & Johnson, C. Doe, J. (2019). Resocializing learning: The role of empathic relationships in effective problem-solving. Social Learning and Development, 4(3), 34-51.
Presentations
Doe, J. & Johnson, C. (2023). “Methodological approaches in studying workplace empathy: A theory of practice for organizational development.” Paper presented at the Northeastern Conference on Qualitative Research in Psychology, Boston, MA.
Doe, J. (2021). “Knowledge sharing and kindness: A neurological perspective in organizational learning.” Paper presented at the Regional Conference of Knowledge Management and Practice in Atlanta, GA.
Smith, A. & Doe, J. (2020). “Socio-affective dynamics in diverse classroom settings: Challenges and opportunities.” Paper presented at the Annual Summit on Diversity in Higher Education in Toronto, Canada.
Doe, J. (2018). “Fostering empathic relationships in distance learning environments.” Workshop conducted at the International Conference on Social Learning and Development in New York, NY.
Positions
- Digital Fellow, GC Digital Initiatives, CUNY Graduate Center
- Graduate Assistant, Psychology Department, CUNY Graduate Center
- Research Coordinator, Social-Emotional Development Lab, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
- Writing Tutor, Teaching and Learning Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Projects
- Currently working on a project titled “Empathetic Engagement: Unveiling Motivation and Altruistic Pathways in Workplace Kindness Initiatives.” The project explores the the processes and motivations for engaging in altruistic behaviors within workplace environments to develop tailored strategies fostering a culture of kindness and supportive engagement among employees.
Grants
Provost’s Digital Initiative Grant (PDIG), Project Implementation Grant, 2023; $4,000
Doctoral and Graduate Students’ Council (DGSC) Start-Up Research Grant, 2022; $1,000
Academic Interests
Motivation, altruism, kindness, empathy, workplace environments, organizational learning
