钟锐 Rui Zhong, Ph.D.

Research Identity

I study the so-called “dark side” of workplace life—gossip, deviance, mistreatment, and psychological challenges such as homesickness and death awareness. Adopting a paradoxical lens, my research examines not only how these phenomena can be harmful but also how they may generate constructive outcomes, revealing an often-overlooked “bright side.” My work seeks to equip employees and managers with insights to more effectively navigate these less desirable yet inevitable parts of organizational life and, where possible, leverage them as opportunities for growth and resilience. 

My research uses a variety of methods, such as experience samplings, meta-analyses, experiments, and narrative reviews. My research has been published in top-tier management journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Annals, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Journal of Management. For more information about my research, please click the following links:

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