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Particulars
I was born and raised in Romania, where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Timisoara in 2002. I then moved to the US where I obtained my Master’s in Experimental Psychology in 2005 and my Ph.D. in Social Psychology in 2010. Between 2010 and 2014 I worked at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland, first as a post-doctoral researcher and later as an Ambizione fellow of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Between 2014 and 2016 I was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University Camden in the US. In September 2016 I joined the School of Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast as a Lecturer in Experimental Social Psychology.
Research Interests
In my research I focus on the interplay between social cognition and nonverbal behaviour. I am particularly interested in analysing the interpersonal mechanism through which targets of bias are negatively influenced by existing implicit and explicit stereotypes in actual social interactions. I tend to investigate these questions in consequential organizational interactions such as job interviews, negotiations, and leadership tasks, with the ultimate goal of understanding and reducing inequalities in organizational contexts and leadership.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R2064PSY: Royal Society of Chemistry LGBT+ Inclusion
Latu, I. (PI), Kavanagh, P. (CoI), McCormack, T. (CoI) & Turner, R. (CoI)
25/09/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R1936PSY: Inclusion Really Does Matter: Improving Reactions to Gender Equality Initiatives Amongst Academics in Engineering and Physical Sciences
Latu, I. (PI), Arredondo, M. (CoI), McCartan, C. (CoI), McCormack, T. (CoI), Nanukuttan, S. (CoI), Rafferty, K. (CoI), Ranade, V. (CoI), Scott-Hayward, S. (CoI) & Turner, R. (CoI)
03/08/2018 → 23/09/2021
Project: Research
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A collective action approach to improving attitudes and self-efficacy towards gender equality among male STEM academics
Petzel, Z., Farrell, L., McCormack, T., Turner, R., Rafferty, K. & Latu, I. M., Sept 2024, In: European Journal of Psychology of Education. 39, 3, p. 3161-3184 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring collective action intention toward gender equality across cultures
Besta, T., Jurek, P., Olech, M., Włodarczyk, A., Kosakowska-Berezecka, N., Bosson, J. K. & Latu, I., 01 Oct 2024, (Early online date) In: European Journal of Psychological Assessment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Testing the effectiveness of an intervention to improve Romanian teachers’ LGBT+ related attitudes, cognitions, behaviors, and affect: a randomized controlled trial
Latu, I. M., Salagean, N., Larsen, T., Isbasoiu, A. & Sava, F. A., 04 Mar 2024, (Accepted) In: JMIR Research Protocols.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Attitude inoculation within gender equality training as a preventative tool for gender-based conspiracy theory beliefs
Iley, B. & Latu, I., 24 Aug 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Empirical evidence and perspective taking improve implicit and explicit diversity attitudes among male STEM academics
Latu, I. M., 04 Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Paper Award Academy of Management 2018
Latu, I. (Recipient), Mar 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Psychological well-being and coping with blatant homophobia in a sample of Romanian gay men
Latu, I. (Recipient), Jan 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Perceptions and experiences of applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate in Northern Ireland
Burns, S. (Presenter), Cena, E. (Contributor), Groarke, J. (Contributor), McKenna-Plumley, P. (Contributor), Latu, I. (Contributor) & Blaylock, D. (Contributor)
03 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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BPS Social Psychology Section Annual Conference 2024
McKenna-Plumley, P. (Chair), Latu, I. (Chair), Burns, S. (Speaker), Wallace, E. R. (Speaker), Timmins, L. (Speaker) & McDonagh, L. K. (Speaker)
03 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Do STEM university departments communicate LGBTQ+ inclusion effectively? Perceptions of inclusion symbols in UK and US STEM departments
McKenna-Plumley, P. (Presenter), Kirby, T. A. (Contributor), McCormack, T. (Contributor), Turner, R. (Contributor) & Latu, I. (Contributor)
03 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Conspiracy theories in gender equality initiatives: Exploring the role of intergroup threat
Iley, B. (Presenter) & Latu, I. (Participant)
19 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Presence & perceptions of LGBTQ+ inclusion symbols in UK & US STEM departments
McKenna-Plumley, P. (Advisor), Latu, I. (Advisor) & Kirby, T. A. (Advisor)
11 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Press coverage of project investigating Gender Recognition Act 2004 reform in Northern Ireland
13/12/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Gender recognition law reform 'positive for transgender community'
Latu, I., Blaylock, D., Burns, S., Cena, E., Groarke, J. & McKenna-Plumley, P.
13/12/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Cash boost for STEM gender diversity research
31/08/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Queen’s University Belfast receives £500k to improve gender equality within STEM
23/08/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Research Into Improving Gender Equality
23/08/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities