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Dr Maria Charalampous

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Maria Charalambous
Contact Details

maria.charalampous@uol.ac.cy

Nicosia Offices: Archangelou Michail 52, Egkomi, Nicosia 2410, Cyprus

+357 22444135

Personal Website

maria.c.facultyresume.com

Dr Maria Charalambous

Dr Maria Charalampous

Assistant Professor
Program Director MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Department of Psychology
EXPERTISE

My main research focus is exploring how remote e-working and using technology impacts on well-being, work-life balance and job effectiveness, developing related new psychometric measures. I am also passionate about increasing inclusivity at work by engaging with people with disability and neurodiversity.

SHORT BIO

I am the Director of the MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology and an Assistant Professor in HRM, Organizational Behaviour, and Leadership (Department of Management) and Occupational and Organizational Psychology (Department of Psychology) at the University of Limassol (UoL). I obtained my BSc in Psychology, with a minor in Political Science, from the University of Cyprus, and my MSc and PhD in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from Coventry University and the University of Surrey, respectively. I am a member of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) and the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology (EAOHP). I am also an accredited BPS test user for Ability and Personality/Psychometric testing.

Selected Publications
  • Charalampous, M., Grant, C. A., & Tramontano, C. (2023). Getting the Measure of Remote e-working: A Revision and Further Validation of the E-work Life Scale. Employee Relations: The International Journal, 45(1), 45-68. (10.1108/ER-11-2021-0483)
  • Charalampous, M., Grant, C. A., & Tramontano, C. (2022). “It Needs to be the Right Blend”: A Qualitative Exploration of Remote e-workers’ Experience and Well-being at Work. Employee Relations: The International Journal, 44(2), 335-355. (10.1108/ER-02-2021-0058)
  • Charalampous, M., Grant, C. A., Tramontano, C., & Michailidis, E. (2019). Systematically Reviewing Remote e-workers’ Well-being at Work: A Multidimensional Approach. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 28(1), 51-73. (10.1080/1359432X.2018.1541886)
  • Grant, C. A., Wallace, L. M., Spurgeon, P. C., Tramontano, C., & Charalampous, M. (2019). Construction and Initial Validation of the E-Work Life Scale to Measure Remote e-working. Employee Relations, 41(1), 16-33. (10.1108/ER-09-2017-0229)
PROJECTS
  1. Early Career Researcher for the project: Disability, Neurodiversity, and Remote E-working: Promoting the creation of an inclusive workplace (Remote for All) (https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-directories/current-projects/2022/disability-neurodiversity-and-remote-e-working-promoting-the-creation-of-an-inclusive-workplace-remote-for-all/
  2. E-Work Life space: Provides several scales that measure and support effective remote working, offering, advice, and guidance on improving the effectiveness of remote working for employees and organisation. (https://ework-life.squarespace.com/team)

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Informed Consent Form

Dear Participant,

You are invited to participate in a survey as part of the DiFiCy – Digital Transformation and FinTech: Shaping Cyprus’s Economy research project which is implemented by the University of Limassol, PwC Cyprus and Unity Growth Limited.

The project is co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus [Pr. number: EXCELLENCE/0524/0568].

The study has been approved by the National Bioethics Committee of Cyprus (Approval no.: EEBK EΠ 2025.01.19 )

This project explores digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus, with a particular focus on SMEs and the broader business ecosystem. It uses a mixed-methods research design, combining survey data with interviews and case study evidence to generate evidence-based insights for policymakers and businesses.

Before deciding whether to participate, please read the following information carefully.

Purpose of Participation

The purpose of this research is to better understand the drivers, challenges, and impacts of digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus. The findings aim to support evidence-based policymaking, strengthen business practices, and contribute to innovation and economic development.

Your participation involves the following:

Completion of this survey, which takes approximately 15 minutes.

Invitation to take part in an optional interview.

Contribution to a case study or discussion session at a later stage.

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to decline or withdraw at any time without any consequences.

If you wish to withdraw from the study after submitting your responses, you may do so by contacting the Project Coordinator.

Data Confidentiality and Usage

All data collected will be handled in strict accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Cyprus Data Protection Law (125(I)/2018).

Your data will be treated confidentially, pseudonymised and anonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed. Data will be securely stored and accessed only by authorised members of the research team. In some cases, qualitative data may be processed using machine learning techniques, such as keyword identification or pattern detection, strictly to support analysis; however, all interpretation and conclusions will be made by the researchers.

Aggregated and anonymised findings derived from the data (e.g., statistical summaries, graphs, and thematic insights) may be used for dissemination activities, including scientific publications, policy reports, infographics, and training materials. These outputs will not contain any information that could directly or indirectly identify participants or their organisations.

Anonymised data may be shared publicly after a 24-month embargo period, while raw or sensitive data will not be publicly available. Access to raw or sensitive data will be granted only upon justified request and consortium approval.

Your participation in this study does not involve any risks.

On the contrary, your contribution may help improve digital and FinTech policies, support SME development and innovation strategies, and enhance the overall business environment in Cyprus.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, withdraw requests or complaints, please contact the Project Coordinator, Dr. Snezana Eminidou. Please include “DiFiCy Survey” in the subject line.

Email: snezana@uol.ac.cy

Phone number: +357 22462228

Partnership:

Thank you for your valuable contribution to this research.

The project is implemented under the programme of social cohesion “THALIA 2021-2027” co-funded by the European Union, through the Research and Innovation Foundation in Cyprus [Pr. no. EXCELLENCE/0524/0568]. The content reflects the views of the author(s) only. The European Commission and the Managing Authority of THALIA 2021–2027 cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.