Dr. Catherine Deen

Dr. Catherine Deen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT’s College of Business and Law. She completed her PhD in Education at De La Salle University (Philippines) and is a PhD Candidate in Business (Organisational Behaviour) at the Australian National University. After more than 15 years serving as an educational administrator, Catherine shifted gears and returned to academia in 2019.

Catherine’s research falls under two key areas: (1) the impact of various forms of control on work and well-being specifically intimate partner aggression and micromanagement, and (2) the vocational experiences of vulnerable workers. Dr. Deen's research has been published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Career Assessment.

Research themes and interests

• Intimate partner aggression 
• Micromanagement 
• Inclusion and vulnerable workers
• Dark side of human behaviour in organisations

For more information on Catherine Deen, please visit her ORCID.

Professional Memberships

• Member, Academy of Management 
• Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 
• Member, Society of Industrial & Organizational Psychology 
• Fellow, Psychological Association of the Philippines

Publications

• Deen, C. M., He, Y., Gregg, H., Restubog, S. L. D., O’Leary-Kelly, A. (2022). Intimate partner aggression and work: An integrative review and an agenda for future research. Journal of Organizational Behavior.
• Deen, C. M., Chen, Y.Y., Restubog, S.L.D., Garcia, P.J.M., He, Y., & Cayayan, P. (2021). To engage or to quit: Work consequences of intimate partner aggression and the mitigating role of career adaptability. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 131, 103641.
• Restubog, S. L. D., Deen, C. M., Decoste, A., & He, Y. (2021). From vocational scholars to social justice advocates: Challenges and opportunities for vocational psychology research on the vulnerable workforce. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 126, 103561.
• Cai, H., Ocampo, A. C. G., Restubog, S. L. D., Kiazad, K., Deen, C. M., & Li, M. (2018). Career commitment in STEM: A moderated mediation model of inducements, expected contributions, and organizational commitment. Journal of Career Assessment, 26(2), 359–376.

Open to research collaborations

• Ph.D candidate in Business (Organisational Behaviour), The Australian National University
• Ph.D in Education, De La Salle University Manila
• M.A. in Psychology, Ateneo De Manila University
• B.A. in Psychology cum laude, De La Salle University Manila
• Registered Psychology, Philippines
• Certified Specialist in Educational Psychology, Philippines

Dr. Catherine Deen is a seasoned educator and researcher with more than 15 years of industry experience in educational administration, teaching, and research. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in higher education including posts in research management, admissions services, faculty development, and inclusion services. She possesses a strong innovative spirit and have initiated unique approaches to educational delivery and management founded on evidence-based practices. Dr. Deen was a recipient of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) grant awarded by the United States of America with special focus on inclusive higher education. She served as board member and advisor for public and private organisations with special interest in inclusive higher education, learner-centered practices, and restorative justice in schools.