Dr. Jose Espinoza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jose Espinoza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, specializing in industrial-organizational psychology. His primary research focuses on human basic psychological needs and the positive implications that their fulfillment has on well-being, leading to intrinsic forms of motivation within the workplace. Jose proposes a 'win-win' approach in organizational settings, which aims to promote greater employee effort while also advancing organizational goals, thus helping employees view their work as a positive influence in their lives. He employs person-centered analytic techniques to uncover new insights in established areas of workplace research. His recent projects examine the robustness of unique combinations of personality traits and their utility in work contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.