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Last published 2026
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James M. Diefendorff

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Distinguished Professor

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: University of Akron (1998–2026); Louisiana State University (2000–2007); University of Colorado Denver (2005–2006)

45 h-index 147 pubs 11,216 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Job Satisfaction
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Male
  • Adult
  • Motivation
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Affect
  • Workplace
  • Emotions
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Employee Performance Appraisal
  • Middle Aged
  • Personnel Management

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ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

James M. Diefendorff's research focuses on understanding psychological phenomena within the workplace, particularly concerning employee experiences and behaviors. His work has investigated the nature and antecedents of emotional labor, exploring how individuals manage their emotions to meet job requirements. This includes examining the links between different emotional labor strategies and their impact on employee outcomes.

Diefendorff has also explored the concept of person-environment fit, specifically how it relates to employee commitment and performance, drawing on theories such as self-determination theory. His research considers how individuals regulate themselves at work and how factors like job involvement and work centrality influence job performance and organizational citizenship behaviors. He has authored or co-authored over 140 publications, accumulating more than 11,000 citations, and holds an h-index of 45.

Metrics

  • h-index: 45
  • Publications: 147
  • Citations: 11,216

Positions

  • University of Akron publications 1998–2026
    ORCID
  • Distinguished Professor publications 2026
    University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page

Selected Publications

  • Emotion Regulation at Work: A Social Perspective (2026)
    Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior DOI OpenAlex
  • Back to the Future: Revisiting Foundational Topics to Uncover Emerging Frontiers in PE Fit Research (2026)
    Academy of Management Proceedings DOI OpenAlex
  • Multiple Dimensions of Demand-Ability Fit and Employee Outcomes (2026)
    Academy of Management Proceedings DOI OpenAlex

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Collaboration Network

21 Collaborators 15 Institutions 5 Countries

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