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AOM Presenter Symposium #16620 - "Exploring Social Class Background Influences and Social Class Transition Challenges"

  • 1.  AOM Presenter Symposium #16620 - "Exploring Social Class Background Influences and Social Class Transition Challenges"

    Posted 07-22-2025 08:44

    Join us for the presenter symposium, "Exploring Social Class Background Influences and Social Class Transition Challenges," at AOM conference this year in Copenhagen. This symposium brings together scholars across disciplines to deepen our understanding of how social class backgrounds shape organizational behavior and challenges faced by social class transitioners. We look forward to a thoughtful and engaging exchange of ideas with you. 

    Time: Tuesday 29, 8:30 - 10:00

    Location: Bella Center: Hall B- B6-m6 

    Papers and presenters:

    1. Social Class Background and Perceived Overqualification. Sean R. Martin (University of Virginia, Darden School of Business)

    2. Social Class Bicultural Identity Integration (BII) Benefits Social Class Transitioners. Jungmin Lee (Emory University, Goizueta Business School)

    3. The Role of Social Capital in Navigating College for Students from Lower Social Class Backgrounds. Rebecca Carey (Princeton University, Department of Psychology)

    4. Echoes of Your Roots: How Social Class Background Shapes Help-seeking Behavior from AI. Lai Wei (Boston College, Carroll School of Management)

    Organizers: Lai Wei (Boston College, Carroll School of Management) and Yao Yao (University of Houston, C.T. Bauer of College of Business)



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    Lai Wei
    Assistant Professor
    Boston College
    Chestnut Hill MA
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