Peer-reviewed Research
Are They High Status or Just Assertive? Response Latency in Task Groups
Pierce, Kayla. 2021. “Are They High Status or Just Assertive? Response Latency in Task Groups.” Advances in Group Processes 39:99-118.
Who Matters Most? Social Support, Strain and Emotions
Pierce, Kayla, and Christopher Quiroz. 2019. “Who Matters Most? Social Support, Social Strain and Emotions.” Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 36:3273-3293.
The Role of Others in Shaping the Father Identity
Collett, Jessica, Kelcie Vercel, and Kayla Pierce. 2019. “The Role of Others in Shaping the Father Identity.” in Identities in Everyday Life, edited by J. Stets and R. Serpe. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Writing for Broad Audiences
Staff Meetings, Sticky Notes, and Synergy
Pierce, Kayla. 2020. “Staff Meetings, Sticky Notes, and Synergy: What Pastors Can Learn from How Silicon Valley Brainstorms Ideas.” Influence Magazine. (Appeared in the January/February 2020 print edition)
Why We Underestimate Kids and What We Can Do About It
Pierce, Kayla. 2020. “Why We Underestimate Kids and What We Can Do About It.” Influence Magazine. (Appeared in the July/August 2020 print edition)
Growing Your Littlest Volunteer Base
Pierce, Kayla. 2020. “Growing Your Littlest Volunteer Base: Four Ways to Get Kids Involved Serving.” Influence Magazine.
Why Church Groups are Better Than Church Crowds
Pierce, Kayla. 2019. “Why Church Groups are Better than Church Crowds: Reaping the Benefits of Interaction, Identity, and Interdependence.” Influence Magazine.
Five Ways To Get Your Small Group Talking
Pierce, Kayla. 2019. “Five Ways to Get Your Small Group Talking.” Influence Magazine.
The Life-Giving Power of Constructive Criticism
Pierce, Kayla. 2019. “The Life-Giving Power of Constructive Criticism: Four Recommendations for Giving Essential Feedback.” Influence Magazine. (Appeared in the May/June 2019 print edition)
Christian Identity in Action
Pierce, Kayla. 2019.“Christian Identity in Action: How to Combat Complacency in Your Congregation.” Influence Magazine.
Four Reasons Visitors Make Us Uncomfortable
Pierce, Kayla. 2018. “Four Reasons Visitors Make Us Uncomfortable and What We Can Do About It.” Influence Magazine.