Erika Lopina
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department: Psychology
Email: elopina@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-5641
Professional Expertise
News & Notes
Education
Ph.D., Organizational Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.A., Psychology, Wake Forest University
B.A., Psychology, Wake Forest University
Courses Taught
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PSY 3860)
The Psychology of Leadership (PSY 3210)
Experimental Research Methods & Statistics (PSY 2970)
Non-Experimental Research Methods and Statistics (PSY 3670)
The Art & Science of Your College Journey, I & II (CAS I & CAS II)
Leadership Positions
Publications
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*DeCaro, S.A., & Lopina, E.C. (2023). To be or not to be perfect: A question of engagement or burnout in the academic context. North American Journal of Psychology, 25(2), 181-196
Ernst, B., Kavanagh, K., Lopina, E., Flinchum, J., Chandler, A., Williams, L., & Rogelberg, S. (equal contribution; 2020). 6 tips for not-for-profit board members to improve volunteer retention. Journal of Accountancy. https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/jan/how-to-improve-nonprofit-volunteer-retention-22493.html
Leupold, C., Lopina, E.C., & *Skloot, E. (2020). An examination of leadership development and other experiential activities on student resilience and leadership efficacy. Journal of Leadership Education, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.12806/V19/I1/R1
Lopina, E.C., Rogelberg, S.G., & Woznyj, H. (2019). Understanding older workers' decisions to participate in voluntary training opportunities. Journal of Personnel Psychology, 18(4), 189-200. https://doi.org/10.1027/1866-5888/a000235
Leupold, C., Lopina, E.C., & *Erickson, J. (2019). Examining the effects of core self-evaluations and perceived organizational support on academic burnout among undergraduate students. Psychological Reports. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294119852767
Lopina, E.C. (2017). Volunteer management. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Bickmeier, R., Lopina, E.C., & Rogelberg, S.G. (2015). Well-being and performance in the context of dirty work. In M.J.P.M van Veldhoven & R. Peccei (Eds.), Well-being and performance at work: The role of context. Psychology Press.
Olien, J., Dunn, A.M., Lopina, E.C., & Rogelberg, S.G. (April 2014). Outreach to nonprofit volunteer programs: Opportunity for impact, improving graduate education, and an invitation. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP).
Lopina, E.C., Dunn, A.M., Olien, J., & Rogelberg, S.G. (January 2014). The Volunteer Program Assessment: Promoting nonprofit organizational effectiveness. e-Volunteerism.
Jennings, J.M., Lopina, E.C., & Dagenbach, D. (2014). Improving memory and executive function in older adults with memory impairments through repetition-lag training. In D.S. Lindsay, C.M. Kelley, A.P. Yonelinas, & H.L. Roediger, III (Eds.), Remembering Attributions, Processes, and Control in Human Memory: Papers in Honour of Larry L. Jacoby. New York: Psychology Press.
Berka, G., Lopina, E., Justice, L., & Beck, T. (2014). Southern Chair Company: We won't take this sitting down! Case Research Journal.
Lopina, E.C., & Rogelberg, S.G. (2013). Recruitment, retention, and motivation of volunteers in the nonprofit sector: A volunteer socialization perspective. In J. Olson-Buchanan, L.K. Bryan, & L.F. Thompson (Eds.), Using I/O psychology for the greater good: Helping those who help others. SIOP Frontiers Book Series.
Baran, B.E., Rogelberg, S.G., Lopina, E.C., Allen, J.A., Spitzmuller, C., & Bergman, M. (2012). Shouldering a silent burden: The toll of dirty tasks. Human Relations, 65(5), 597-626. Doi: 10.1177/0018726712438063
Lopina, E.C., Rogelberg, S.G., & Howell, B. (2012). Turnover in dirty work occupations: A focus on pre-entry individual characteristics. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 85(2), 396-406. Doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8325.2011.02037.x
Presentations
*McCollum, B. & Lopina, E.C. (2022, March). The moderating effect of mindset and patient interaction on burnout in healthcare professionals. Presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Hilton Head, SC.
*DeCaro, S.A., & Lopina, E.C. (2020, April). Perfectionism in the academic context: Strivings, concerns, workaholism, engagement, & burnout [Paper presentation cancelled]. Presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, MS.
Rysz, R., Mannella, B., & Lopina, E.C. (2019, May). Building and renewing community within liberal arts institutions. Presented at North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Lopina, E.C. Rogelberg, S.G., & Abberger, C. (2017, April). Understanding older workers’ decisions to participate in voluntary training opportunities. Presented at the 32nd Annual Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lopina, E.C., *Dyer, A., *Akers, S., & Pollard, L.A. (May 2016). Nonprofit organizations’ use of social media. Presented at the Organizational Science Summit, Charlotte, NC.
Bickmeier, R., Lopina, E.C., & Rogelberg, S.G. (2015). Differentiating the domains of taint in dirty work: Animal euthanasia. Presented at the 30th Annual Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Lopina, E.C., Olien, J., & Woznyj, H. (March 2015). Lessons learned: Data-based suggestions for improving your volunteer program. Presented at the Animal Care Expo, New Orleans, LA.
Lopina, E.C., & Rogelberg, S.G. (April 2013). Recruitment, retention, and motivation of volunteers in the nonprofit sector: A volunteer socialization perspective. Book Chapter presented at the 28th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Houston, TX.
Berka, G., Lopina, E.C., Justice, L., & Beck, T. (October 2012). Southern Chair company: A case study in decision-making and strategy for a small business. Research presented at the North American Case Research Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Bonilla, D., Lopina, E.C., Rogelberg, S.G., & Hager, H. (May 2012). Insights and learnings from nearly 5000 volunteers: What are the common volunteer program problem areas and how can they be fixed? Research presented at the Animal Care Expo, Las Vegas, NV.
Lopina, E.C., Rogelberg, S.G., & Howell, B. (April 2011). Turnover in dirty work: A focus on individual characteristics. Research presented at the 26th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.
*indicates student co-author