Dr. Michael Clinton

Biography

Mike Clinton is a Professor of Work Psychology at King's Business School, King's College London, where he has worked for over 20 years. He previously served as the Head of the Department of Human Resource Management & Employment Relations from 2022 to 2025. His research centers on worker wellbeing and effectiveness, specifically the dynamics of wellbeing over prolonged periods and how various work orientations influence employee health. His investigations examine the modern work landscape, addressing hybrid working arrangements, the dual nature of vocational callings, and how work demands affect personal life, particularly as they relate to commuter behavior. He draws upon psychological theories including self-control and self-determination in his research methodologies, with a focus on longitudinal diary studies. Clinton has collaborated with numerous organizations including the Armed Services and the NHS, and his work is published in leading journals. He also teaches statistics and research methods at King’s and provides training on advanced topics such as structural equation modeling. His notable contribution to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 involved a case study titled 'Enhancing Clergy Wellbeing Effectiveness' for the Church of England.

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