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Last published 2026
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Rebecca MacGowan

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Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: University of Arizona (2017–2021); Berry (United States) (2018)

Faculty Researcher

8 h-index 23 pubs 468 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Humans
  • Female
  • Job Application
  • Male
  • COVID-19
  • Emotions
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Adult
  • Employment
  • Young Adult
  • Efficiency, Organizational
  • Pandemics
  • Depression, Postpartum
  • Ecological Momentary Assessment
  • Middle Aged

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ORCID Research Group

OverviewAI-generated summary

Rebecca MacGowan's research investigates the psychological and emotional experiences of individuals navigating significant life and organizational transitions, particularly in the context of crises. Her work has explored how job seekers manage anxiety and maintain effort, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. MacGowan has also examined the impact of events like the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace emotions and individual well-being, emphasizing the need for proactive organizational support for employee mental health. Her research extends to understanding personal narratives and coping mechanisms during challenging life stages, such as postpartum experiences, and how these influence work-family dynamics. MacGowan's scholarship includes a focus on psychological detachment as a strategy for job seekers and a broader call for organizations to foster thriving workforces by prioritizing employee well-being. Her academic contributions are reflected in a h-index of 8 and over 460 citations across her publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 8
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 468

Selected Publications

  • Shaping Change: Exploring the What and How of Workplace Intervention Research (2025)
    Academy of Management Proceedings DOI OpenAlex
  • Understanding Coping at Work During Socio-Environmental Jolts: A Person-Centered Investigation (2023)
    Journal of Business and Psychology 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Sensemaking through the storm: How postpartum depression shapes personal work–family narratives. (2023)
    Journal of Applied Psychology 21 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Collaboration Network

16 Collaborators 9 Institutions 2 Countries

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