Geoffrey J. Leonardelli

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Geoffrey J. Leonardelli is a leading scholar in social and organizational psychology, whose research illuminates how group dynamics shape human behavior—especially in the context of emerging technologies. His work bridges intergroup relations, status hierarchies, and the psychology of innovation, offering critical insights into how people perceive and respond to change, including the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. Leonardelli’s highly cited paper, “Fear of Innovation: Public’s Perception of Robotic Surgery” (2022), has garnered 22 citations and reveals the psychological barriers that fuel public skepticism toward medical robotics, highlighting how status and identity concerns drive resistance to innovation. His recent experimental work, “When Your Co-Worker Is a Robot” (2025), demonstrates that perceiving robots as outperforming humans damages workplace attitudes like organizational commitment and job satisfaction, due to threatening intergroup comparisons. By exposing the hidden social costs of technological progress, Leonardelli’s research has profound implications for organizational design, technology adoption, and workforce well-being. His contributions are essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of group psychology, status, and the future of work.