
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm
Michael Amico , Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Salem State College
M.A., Antioch New England Graduate School
M.A., University of Hartford
Ph.D., Capella University
M.A., Antioch New England Graduate School
M.A., University of Hartford
Ph.D., Capella University
Contact
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Biography
Presentations
- Amico, M. , & Jackson, S. (May, 2012). Initial Examination of the Influence of Thinking on Self-Control. Association for Psychological Science, 24th Annual Convention, Chicago Illinois.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (March, 2011). A Correlational Study Examining the Relationship Behavioral Disengagement and Depression in a Sample of College Students. Eastern Psychological Association Convention, Boston MA.
- Jackson, S. & Amico, M. (May, 2011). Study of the Association Between Comedy and Assistance. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd AnnualConvention, Washington DC.
- Jackson, S. & Amico, M. (May, 2011). An Initial Analysis of the Relationship Between Religion and Self-Distraction. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Washington DC.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2011). A Pilot Study of the Relationship Between Self-Acceptance and Affective Despair. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Washington DC.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2011).Initial Examination of the Association Between Acceptance and Substance Use in Young Adults. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Washington DC.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (August, 2011). Association Among Father--Child Relationship, Locus of Control, and Sensation-Seeking. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington DC.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2010). A Study of the Relationship Between Spirituality and Satisfaction With Life. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
- Jackson, S. & Amico, M. (May, 2010). A Pilot Study of the Relationship of Satisfaction With Life and Interpersonal Relationships. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2010). An Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship Between Cognitive Failures and Interpersonal Relationships. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2008). The Effect of Social Support Over Weight Management Attempts. Association for Psychological Science 20th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2008). The Relationship of Social Support and Dieting Locus of Control. Association for Psychological Science 20th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (May, 2007). Initial Analysis of the Relationship Between Sensation-Seeking and Coping Strategies. Association for Psychological Science 19th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (October, 2006). An Investigation of the Relationship between Sensation-Seeking and Consideration of Future Consequences. New England Psychological Association, Manchester, NH.
- Jackson, S. & Amico, M. (October, 2006). A Preliminary Investigation of the Validity of a Proposed Aggression Subscale for the Physical Activity Affect Scale. New England Psychological Association, Manchester, NH.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (March, 2006). An Exploration of the Relationship Between Sensation- Seeking and Affective Control. Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (October, 2005). Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship between State-Trait Anxiety and Sensation-Seeking. Connecticut Psychological Association, Hartford, CT.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (October, 2005). An Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship between Social Physique Anxiety and Sensation-Seeking. New England Psychological Association, Hamden, CT.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (March, 2005). An Exploratory Analysis of the Effects of Fathering and Locus of Control on Sensation-Seeking. Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
- Amico, M. & Jackson, S. (October, 2004). An Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship Between Fathering, Locus of Control, and Sensation Seeking. Connecticut Psychological Association, Westbrook, CT.
- Jackson, S., Hill, P., & Amico, M. (November, 2003). The relationship of social physique anxiety and exercise induced affect. Connecticut Psychological Association, Westbrook, CT.
- Amico, M. (May, 1999). The relationship of type of high school attended and GPA on level of self-esteem. Salem State College Undergraduate Research Symposium, Salem, MA.
Professional Organization Memberships
- Association for Psychological Science
- New England Psychological Association
Professional Leadership Roles
- New England Psychological Association Steering Committee '09-'12'
- New England Psychological Association Steering Committee '09-'23'
- New England Psychological Association Coordinator ‘17’-‘23’
Symposiums and Workshops
- Amico, M., McPherson, S., O'Neil, I., Ferrar, D., & Lazor, J. (March, 2011). Psi Beta: Building a Psychology Club from the Ground Up. Eastern Psychological Association Convention. Boston, MA.
- Young, J., Musselman, R., Young, S. D., Amico, M., & Arpaio, M. M. (March, 2010). Two (or More) Heads are Better Than One: Best Practices for Collaboration. Eastern Psychological Association, Annual Convention, New York, NY.
- Hollenback, S., Altman, W. S., Amico, M. C., Bittner, L., & Joy, D. (May, 2010). Integrating Research Methods in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Psi Beta Workshop. Establishing an Institutional Review Board and Getting Students Involved in Research. Association for Psychological Science, 22nd Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
Paper Sessions
- New England Psychological Association Conference; Fairfield University (October, 2011). Applications of Attribution Theory. Session Chair: Michael Amico, Ph.D.
- New England Psychological Association Conference; Worcester Polytechnic Institute (October, 2012). Social Identities & Well-Being. Session Chair: Michael Amico, Ph.D.
Selected High Impact Publications
Crespi, T. & Amico, M. Graduate Education in Contemporary Society: Traditional and Distance Education Options and Opportunities. Eye on Psi Chi. 25 (1): 26-31. Fall 2020.
Crespi, T. & Amico, M. Graduate Degrees and Post Degree Licensure: Charting Your Course to Employment. Eye on Psi Chi. 26 (3): 26-31. Spring 2022.
Crespi, T. & Amico, M. Cultivating Affiliate University and Community College Teaching: A Viable Career Practice Opportunity. Eye on Psi Chi. 27 (1): 28-31. Fall 2022.