Imelda Freddy
University of North Texas
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2027
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Member of Academy of Management (AOM)
Member of Southern Management Association (SMA)
Scholar Profile
Last Updated:
June 7, 2026 at 2:39:01 PM
Research Areas
humor in organizations; power and status; turnover; emotion, AI & Curiosity
I am a PhD candidate in Organizational Behavior at the University of North Texas, entering the final year of my program with an expected graduation in May 2027. My scholarly identity centers on understanding the subtle interpersonal mechanisms through which people manage social standing, emotion, and connection at work, with a focus on humor as my overarching theme and research interest. My dissertation examines self-deprecating humor and the motives behind its use.
Research
Teaching Experience
MGMT 3720 Organizational Behavior (Fall 2025)
MGMT 3720 Organizational Behavior (Spring 2026)
Honors
William D. and Marilyn B. Oates Scholarship
JOMSR Proposal Research Grant, Southern Management Association Conference
StuNed Scholarship, fully funded master’s degree studies in the Netherlands.
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