Nikhil Awasty

Nikhil Awasty

Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior
Management
Phone: (603) 862-3571
Office: UNH Paul College, Paul College, Durham, NH 03824
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Curriculum Vitae
Pronouns: He/him/his

My research interests focus primarily on moods, emotions, teams, and leadership. My ongoing research on moods and emotions focuses on emotional regulation, shedding light on the subtle choices individuals make in managing their emotions during professional encounters. In the realm of teams and leadership, I examine the nuanced responses of leaders to dysfunctional team behaviors, such as intragroup conflicts. Equally, I've delved into how teams counter ineffectual leadership. Lately, I've embarked on an exploration of unconventional means by which individuals navigate work-related stress such as the potency of faith-based beliefs, the therapeutic nature of humor, and the subtle art of navigating tedious relationships.

Courses Taught

  • ADMN 575: Behavior in Organizations
  • ADMN 912: Managing Self & Leading Others

Education

  • Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, Michigan State University
  • M.B.A., Business Administration, Narsee Monjee Institute of Man
  • B.A., Saint Xavier College

Research Interests

  • Emotion
  • Happiness/well-being
  • Leadership
  • Groups & Teams

Selected Publications

  • Scott, B. A., Awasty, N., Li, S., Conlon, D. E., Johnson, R. E., Voorhees, C. M., & Passantino, L. G. (2025). Too much of a good thing? A multilevel examination of listening to music at work.. J Appl Psychol, 110(5), 741-753. doi:10.1037/apl0001222

  • Dishop, C. R., & Awasty, N. (2024). A noisy theory of asking for help that explains why many feel underwhelmed with the help they receive. Organizational Psychology Review, 14(1), 89-105. doi:10.1177/20413866231153102

  • Young, H. R., Scott, B. A., Ferris, D. L., Lee, H. W., Awasty, N., & Johnson, R. E. (2024). Distances and directions: An emotional journey into the recovery process.. J Appl Psychol, 109(1), 115-134. doi:10.1037/apl0001122

  • Scott, B. A., Awasty, N., Johnson, R. E., Matta, F. K., & Hollenbeck, J. R. (2020). Origins and Destinations, Distances and Directions: Accounting for the Journey in the Emotion Regulation Process. Academy of Management Review, 45(2), 423-446. doi:10.5465/amr.2017.0448

  • Sherf, E. N., Sinha, R., Tangirala, S., & Awasty, N. (2018). Centralization of member voice in teams: Its effects on expertise utilization and team performance.. J Appl Psychol, 103(8), 813-827. doi:10.1037/apl0000305

  • Mitchell, R., Awasty, N., Hanh, R., Griffin, D., & Hollenbeck, J. (n.d.). I’m Not Feeling It: The Role of Affective Diversity in Risk Management and Team Performance. Human Resource Management.

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