David Costanza

Professor of Organizational Sciences

Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America

Research Expertise

I/O Psychology
Business and International Management
Applied Psychology
Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Strategy and Management
Education
Generations and Generational Differences

About

David Costanza is currently an Associate Professor of Organizational Sciences and of Psychology at The George Washington University and has served as Department Chair and Program Director. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his masters and doctoral degrees from George Mason University. He is also a Senior Consortium Fellow for the U.S. Army Research Institute. Starting in June 2024, he will join the faculty of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia as a Professor of Commerce in the Management Area. His work is in the areas of organizational processes, generational differences, leadership, and culture as well as statistics and research methods. His research has been published in numerous, he has written for Slate, and has been interviewed by the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, TIME, and VOX. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in I/O Psychology from George Mason University, the Robert W. Kenny Prize for Innovation in Teaching of Introductory Courses from the Columbian College at GWU, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award.

Publications

Generational Differences in Work-Related Attitudes: A Meta-analysis

Journal of Business and Psychology / Mar 11, 2012

Costanza, D. P., Badger, J. M., Fraser, R. L., Severt, J. B., & Gade, P. A. (2012). Generational Differences in Work-Related Attitudes: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Business and Psychology, 27(4), 375–394. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-012-9259-4

Generationally Based Differences in the Workplace: Is There a There There?

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Jul 17, 2015

Costanza, D. P., & Finkelstein, L. M. (2015). Generationally Based Differences in the Workplace: Is There a There There? Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 8(3), 308–323. https://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2015.15

Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: IV. Category Combination

Creativity Research Journal / Jan 01, 1997

Mumford, M. D., Baughman, W. A., Maher, M. A., Costanza, D. P., & Supinski, E. P. (1997). Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: IV. Category Combination. Creativity Research Journal, 10(1), 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326934crj1001_7

Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: I. Problem Construction

Creativity Research Journal / Jan 01, 1996

Mumford, M. D., Baughman, W. A., Threlfall, K. V., Supinski, E. P., & Costanza, D. P. (1996). Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: I. Problem Construction. Creativity Research Journal, 9(1), 63–76. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326934crj0901_6

Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: V. Overall Prediction

Creativity Research Journal / Jan 01, 1997

Mumford, M. D., Supinski, E. P., Baughman, W. A., Costanza, D. P., & Threlfall, K. V. (1997). Process-Based Measures of Creative Problem-Solving Skills: V. Overall Prediction. Creativity Research Journal, 10(1), 73–85. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326934crj1001_8

Abilities.

An occupational information system for the 21st century: The development of O*NET. / Jan 01, 1999

Fleishman, E. A., Costanza, D. P., & Marshall-Mies, J. (1999). Abilities. In An occupational information system for the 21st century: The development of O*NET. (pp. 175–195). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10313-010

The Effect of Adaptive Organizational Culture on Long-Term Survival

Journal of Business and Psychology / Oct 30, 2015

Costanza, D. P., Blacksmith, N., Coats, M. R., Severt, J. B., & DeCostanza, A. H. (2015). The Effect of Adaptive Organizational Culture on Long-Term Survival. Journal of Business and Psychology, 31(3), 361–381. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-015-9420-y

Personality, Adaptability, and Performance: Performance on Well-Defined Problem Solving Tasks

Human Performance / Sep 01, 1993

Mumford, M. D., Baughman, W. A., Threlfall, K. V., Uhlman, C. E., & Costanza, D. P. (1993). Personality, Adaptability, and Performance: Performance on Well-Defined Problem Solving Tasks. Human Performance, 6(3), 241–285. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327043hup0603_4

Generations and Generational Differences: Debunking Myths in Organizational Science and Practice and Paving New Paths Forward

Journal of Business and Psychology / Sep 04, 2020

Rudolph, C. W., Rauvola, R. S., Costanza, D. P., & Zacher, H. (2020). Generations and Generational Differences: Debunking Myths in Organizational Science and Practice and Paving New Paths Forward. Journal of Business and Psychology, 36(6), 945–967. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-020-09715-2

ITEM GENERATION PROCEDURES AND BACKGROUND DATA SCALES: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCT AND CRITERION‐RELATED VALIDITY

Personnel Psychology / Jun 01, 1996

MUMFORD, M. D., COSTANZA, D. P., CONNELLY, M. S., & JOHNSON, J. F. (1996). ITEM GENERATION PROCEDURES AND BACKGROUND DATA SCALES: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCT AND CRITERION‐RELATED VALIDITY. Personnel Psychology, 49(2), 361–398. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.1996.tb01804.x

Do your high potentials have potential? The impact of individual differences and designation on leader success

Personnel Psychology / Mar 24, 2017

Finkelstein, L. M., Costanza, D. P., & Goodwin, G. F. (2017). Do your high potentials have potential? The impact of individual differences and designation on leader success. Personnel Psychology, 71(1), 3–22. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12225

Knowledges.

An occupational information system for the 21st century: The development of O*NET. / Jan 01, 1999

Costanza, D. P., Fleishman, E. A., & Marshall-Mies, J. (1999). Knowledges. In An occupational information system for the 21st century: The development of O*NET. (pp. 71–90). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10313-005

A Review of Analytical Methods Used to Study Generational Differences: Strengths and Limitations

Work, Aging and Retirement / Feb 20, 2017

Costanza, D. P., Darrow, J. B., Yost, A. B., & Severt, J. B. (2017). A Review of Analytical Methods Used to Study Generational Differences: Strengths and Limitations. Work, Aging and Retirement, 3(2), 149–165. https://doi.org/10.1093/workar/wax002

Influence of abilities on performance during practice: Effects of massed and distributed practice.

Journal of Educational Psychology / Mar 01, 1994

Mumford, M. D., Costanza, D. P., Baughman, W. A., Threlfall, K. V., & Fleishman, E. A. (1994). Influence of abilities on performance during practice: Effects of massed and distributed practice. Journal of Educational Psychology, 86(1), 134–144. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.86.1.134

The Willingness-to-Pay for Work/Family Policies: A Study of Teachers

ILR Review / Oct 01, 2001

Drago, R., Costanza, D., Caplan, R., Brubaker, T., Cloud, D., Harris, N., Kashian, R., & Riggs, T. L. (2001). The Willingness-to-Pay for Work/Family Policies: A Study of Teachers. ILR Review, 55(1), 22–41. https://doi.org/10.1177/001979390105500102

Personality variables and problem‐construction activities: An exploratory investigation

Creativity Research Journal / Jan 01, 1993

Mumford, M. D., Costanza, D. P., Threlfall, K. V., Baughman, W. A., & Reiter‐Palmon, R. (1993). Personality variables and problem‐construction activities: An exploratory investigation. Creativity Research Journal, 6(4), 365–389. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419309534493

Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis: A Conceptual and Empirical Critique

Journal of Business and Psychology / Nov 27, 2019

Rudolph, C. W., Costanza, D. P., Wright, C., & Zacher, H. (2019). Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis: A Conceptual and Empirical Critique. Journal of Business and Psychology, 35(6), 733–750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-019-09659-2

Personality Variables and Skill Acquisition: Performance While Practicing a Complex Task

Human Performance / Dec 01, 1993

Mumford, M. D., Baughman, W. A., Uhlman, C. E., Costanza, D. P., & Threlfall, K. V. (1993). Personality Variables and Skill Acquisition: Performance While Practicing a Complex Task. Human Performance, 6(4), 345–381. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327043hup0604_3

Generations, Age, and the Space Between: Introduction to the Special Issue

Work, Aging and Retirement / Feb 20, 2017

Costanza, D. P., & Finkelstein, L. M. (2017). Generations, Age, and the Space Between: Introduction to the Special Issue. Work, Aging and Retirement, 3(2), 109–112. https://doi.org/10.1093/workar/wax003

Developing creative capacities:Implications of cognitive processing models

Roeper Review / Sep 01, 1993

Mumford, M. D., Baughman, W. A., Costanza, D. P., Uhlman, C. E., & Connelly, M. S. (1993). Developing creative capacities:Implications of cognitive processing models∗. Roeper Review, 16(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/02783199309553528

An Inconvenient Truth: Arbitrary Distinctions Between Organizational, Mechanical Turk, and Other Convenience Samples

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Mar 26, 2015

Landers, R. N., & Behrend, T. S. (2015). An Inconvenient Truth: Arbitrary Distinctions Between Organizational, Mechanical Turk, and Other Convenience Samples. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 8(2), 142–164. https://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2015.13

Leader Resources and the Nature of Organisational Problems

Applied Psychology / Jan 01, 1995

Zaccaro, S. J. (1995). Leader Resources and the Nature of Organisational Problems. Applied Psychology, 44(1), 32–36. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.1995.tb01380.x

Inappropriate Inferences from Generational Research

The Cambridge Handbook of the Changing Nature of Work / Apr 02, 2020

Costanza, D. P., Finkelstein, L. M., Imose, R. A., & Ravid, D. M. (2020). Inappropriate Inferences from Generational Research. In The Cambridge Handbook of the Changing Nature of Work (pp. 20–41). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108278034.002

A distributional approach to understanding generational differences: What do you mean they vary?

Journal of Vocational Behavior / Jun 01, 2021

Costanza, D. P., Ravid, D. M., & Slaughter, A. J. (2021). A distributional approach to understanding generational differences: What do you mean they vary? Journal of Vocational Behavior, 127, 103585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2021.103585

Answers to 10 Questions About Generations and Generational Differences in the Workplace

Public Policy & Aging Report / Jan 01, 2020

Rudolph, C. W., Rauvola, R. S., Costanza, D. P., & Zacher, H. (2020). Answers to 10 Questions About Generations and Generational Differences in the Workplace. Public Policy & Aging Report, 30(3), 82–88. https://doi.org/10.1093/ppar/praa010

Time forSurveys: DoBusyPeopleCompleteTimeDiaries?

Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure / Jan 01, 1998

Drago, R., Caplan, R., Costanza, D., Brubaker, T., Cloud, D., Donohue, S., Harris, N., & Riggs, T. (1998). T<scp>ime for</scp>S<scp>urveys</scp>: D<scp>o</scp>B<scp>usy</scp>P<scp>eople</scp>C<scp>omplete</scp>T<scp>ime</scp>D<scp>iaries</scp>? Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure, 21(2), 555–562. https://doi.org/10.1080/07053436.1998.10753670

The Fifth Scenario: Identity Expansion in Organizational Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Sep 01, 2010

Costanza, D. P., & Jensen, J. M. (2010). The Fifth Scenario: Identity Expansion in Organizational Psychology. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 3(3), 281–285. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-9434.2010.01240.x

Whither I-O: Get thee from psychology?

PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2006

Costanza, D. P. (2006). Whither I-O: Get thee from psychology?: (579112011-012) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e579112011-012

Organizational innovativeness: Exploring the relationship between organizational determinants of innovation, types of innovations, and measures of organizational performance

Omega / Dec 01, 1996

Subramanian, A., & Nilakanta, S. (1996). Organizational innovativeness: Exploring the relationship between organizational determinants of innovation, types of innovations, and measures of organizational performance. Omega, 24(6), 631–647. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0305-0483(96)00031-x

Generational Differences and Generational Identity at Work

Age and Work / Jan 10, 2022

Salvi, S. E., Ravid, D. M., & Costanza, D. P. (2022). Generational Differences and Generational Identity at Work. In Age and Work (pp. 98–113). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003089674-8

The longest day

Working Time / Jan 11, 2013

Drago, R., Caplan, R., Costanza, D., Brubaker, T., Cloud, D., Harris, N., Kashian, R., & Riggs, T. L. (2013). The longest day. In Working Time (pp. 57–72). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203183441-4

Leaving the Psychology Tower: Nontraditional Programs in I-O Psychology

PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2006

Steinheider, B., Costanza, D. P., Kisamore, J. L., & Reiter-Palmon, R. (2006). Leaving the Psychology Tower: Nontraditional Programs in I-O Psychology: (518572013-093) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e518572013-093

I-O Psychologists Can Help Make Sure Your HiPos Aren't NoPos

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Jun 01, 2018

Finkelstein, L. M., Costanza, D. P., & Goodwin, G. F. (2018). I-O Psychologists Can Help Make Sure Your HiPos Aren’t NoPos. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 11(2), 257–261. https://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2018.15

Reviewing Grant and Contract Proposals.

Reviewing scientific works in psychology. / Jan 01, 2006

Gade, P. A., Costanza, D. P., & Kaplan, J. D. (2006). Reviewing Grant and Contract Proposals. In Reviewing scientific works in psychology. (pp. 101–123). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/11288-007

Because Work is Changing: A New Paradigm for Intergenerational Workplace Knowledge Sharing

Journal of Intergenerational Relationships / Jan 09, 2024

Kuyken, K., & Costanza, D. (2024). Because Work is Changing: A New Paradigm for Intergenerational Workplace Knowledge Sharing. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2024.2302626

Are generations a useful concept?

Acta Psychologica / Nov 01, 2023

Costanza, D. P., Rudolph, C. W., & Zacher, H. (2023). Are generations a useful concept? Acta Psychologica, 241, 104059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.104059

A Comparison of Analytical Methods Used to Partition Age-Period-Cohort Effects

Academy of Management Proceedings / Jul 01, 2012

Severt, J., Badger, J. M., Brown, A., & Costanza, D. (2012). A Comparison of Analytical Methods Used to Partition Age-Period-Cohort Effects. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2012(1), 16975. https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2012.16975abstract

Testing Their Meddle: How Sports Owners' Meddling Affects Team Performance

PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2012

Severt, J. B., & Costanza, D. P. (2012). Testing Their Meddle: How Sports Owners’ Meddling Affects Team Performance: (518332013-121) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e518332013-121

The Willingness-to-Pay for Work/Family Policies: A Study of Teachers

Industrial and Labor Relations Review / Oct 01, 2001

Drago, R., Costanza, D., Caplan, R., Brubaker, T., Cloud, D., Harris, N., Kashian, R., & Riggs, T. L. (2001). The Willingness-to-Pay for Work/Family Policies: A Study of Teachers. Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 55(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.2307/2696184

Pilot Cognitive Functioning and Training Outcomes

Jul 01, 2012

King, R. E., Retzlaff, P., Barto, E., Ree, M. J., Teachout, M. S., & Carretta, T. R. (2012). Pilot Cognitive Functioning and Training Outcomes. Defense Technical Information Center. https://doi.org/10.21236/ada566316

Interview Panels: The Impact of Personality and Rating Scale Format

PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2006

Katz, B., Costanza, D. P., & Tsacoumis, S. (2006). Interview Panels: The Impact of Personality and Rating Scale Format: (518572013-157) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e518572013-157

Designating high potentials

Organizational Dynamics / Apr 01, 2022

Arnold, G. C., & Costanza, D. P. (2022). Designating high potentials. Organizational Dynamics, 51(2), 100826. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2021.100826

A Distributional Approach to Understanding Generational Differences: What Do You Mean They Vary?

Apr 29, 2021

Costanza, D., Ravid, D., & Slaughter, A. (2021). A Distributional Approach to Understanding Generational Differences: What Do You Mean They Vary? https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/kzcmg

Education

University of Virginia

BA, Psychology / May, 1987

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

George Mason University

MA and PhD, IO Psychology / August, 1996

Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America

Experience

The George Washington University

Professor / August, 1995May, 2024

University of Virginia

Professor / June, 2024Present

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