The Relationship between Spouse abuse and Subjective Job-related Variables in a Sample of Employed Women

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Ortlepp ◽  
Nokuphila Doreen Nkosi
Keyword(s):  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Employed Women ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between spouse abuse, both physical and nonphysical, and the subjective work-related variables of job satisfaction and job involvement in employed women. Given the exploratory nature of the study, a cross-sectional, correlational design was adopted. Self-report data was collected from 65 African nurses working in a private nursing consultancy in the Johannesburg area. Pearson product-moment correlations were computed. The results indicated that there is a significant inverse relationship between spouse abuse and the subjective job-related variables focused on in this study. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed in terms of these findings.

The Relationship between Inter-Role Conflict, Life Satisfaction and Sense of Coherence in a Sample of Working Mothers

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tijen Diraz ◽  
Karen Ortlepp ◽  
Michael Greyling
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examined the relationship between inter-role conflict and life satisfaction in a sample of working mothers. It also explored Sense of Coherence as a moderating variable in the relationship. Given the exploratory nature of the study, a cross-sectional, correlational design was adopted. Self-report data were collected from 40 working mothers from the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Statistical analysis found that there was a significant inverse relationship between inter-role conflict and life satisfaction. Sense of Coherence was found to be a significant moderator of the inter-role conflict and life satisfaction relationship. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed in terms of the findings.

Workplace bullying

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darcy McCormack ◽  
Nikola Djurkovic ◽  
Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe ◽  
Gian Casimir
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Gender Dyads ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine if the gender of the perpetrator and the gender of the target have interactive effects on the frequency of downward workplace bullying to which targets are subjected. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional design was used on a sample of 125 schoolteachers in Uganda. Self-report data on downward workplace bullying were obtained using the Negative Acts Questionnaire. Findings The perpetrator’s gender and the target’s gender have interactive effects on the level of downward bullying to which targets are subjected. Although targets in within-gender dyads reported higher levels of overall downward workplace bullying than did targets in between-gender dyads, a significant gender-gender interaction was found for personal harassment and work-related harassment but not for intimidation nor organisational harassment. Research limitations/implications The generalisability of the findings is limited due to the sample consisting entirely of schoolteachers in Uganda. Self-report data are a limitation as they are subjective and thus susceptible to various perceptual biases (e.g. social desirability, personality of the respondent). Examining the interactive effects of gender on workplace bullying helps to provide a better understanding of the potential influence of gender in bullying scenarios. The findings from research that considers only the main effects of gender whilst ignoring interactive effects can misinform any theory or policy development. Practical implications Organisations need to resocialise their members so that they learn new attitudes and norms regarding aggressive behaviour in the workplace. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature on workplace bullying by examining the interactive effects of gender on the frequency of downward workplace bullying.

scholarly journals Mindfulness mediates the relationship between mental toughness and pain catastrophizing in cyclists

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin I. Jones ◽  
John K. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Dispositional Mindfulness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Positive Traits ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the direction and magnitude of the relationship between mental toughness and pain catastrophizing and to explore whether mindfulness mediated this relationship. The design of the study was cross sectional using self-report data. We recruited 142 recreational cyclists (female = 32) via online cycling forums. We asked participants to complete measures of mental toughness, dispositional mindfulness, and pain catastrophizing. Following the initial screening of data and the identification of nonnormality and outliers, we calculated robust correlations and regressions to examine the size and direction of effects. Results revealed that mindfulness partially mediated a moderate to large negative relationship between mental toughness and pain catastrophizing. These results are consistent with prior theory regarding positive traits and their negative association with pain catastrophizing. Unique contributions included showing that mental toughness and mindfulness and positively associated and that mindfulness is negatively associated with pain catastrophizing in this sample of cyclists.

Does Dispositional Mindfulness Predict the Development of Grit?

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buaphrao Raphiphatthana ◽  
Paul Jose ◽  
Karen Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Dispositional Mindfulness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Acting With Awareness ◽  
Mindfulness Facets

Abstract. Grit, that is, perseverance and passion for long-term goals, is a novel construct that has gained attention in recent years ( Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007 ). To date, little research has been performed with the goal of identifying the antecedents of grit. Thus, in order to fill this gap in the literature, self-report data were collected to examine whether mindfulness, a mindset of being-in-the-present in a nonjudgmental way, plays a role in fostering grittiness. Three hundred and forty-three undergraduate students completed an online survey once in a cross-sectional study, and of these, 74 students completed the survey again 4.5 months later. Although the cross-sectional analyses identified a number of positive associations between mindfulness and grit, the longitudinal analysis revealed that the mindfulness facets of acting with awareness and non-judging were the most important positive predictors of grit 4.5 months later. This set of findings offers implications for future grit interventions.

Employees’ eldercare demands, strain, and perceived support

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannes Zacher ◽  
Heiko Schulz
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Employed Caregivers

Purpose – In many countries, both the number of older people in need of care and the number of employed caregivers of elderly relatives will increase over the next decades. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which perceived organizational, supervisor, and coworker support for eldercare reduce employed caregivers’ strain and weaken the relationship between eldercare demands and strain. Design/methodology/approach – Survey data were collected from 100 employed caregivers from one organization. Findings – Results showed that eldercare demands were positively related to strain, and perceived organizational eldercare support (POES) was negatively related to strain. In addition, high POES weakened the relationship between eldercare demands and strain. Research limitations/implications – The cross-sectional design and use of self-report scales constitute limitations of the study. Practical implications – POES is a resource for employed caregivers, especially when their eldercare demands are high. Originality/value – This research highlights the relative importance of different forms of perceived support for reducing employed caregivers’ strain and weakening the relationship between eldercare demands and strain.

Examining the relationship between community mobility and participation using GPS and self-report data

2020 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 113539
Author(s):  
Eugene Brusilovskiy ◽  
Louis A. Klein ◽  
Greg Townley ◽  
Gretchen Snethen ◽  
Bryan McCormick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Report ◽  
Community Mobility ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
The Relationship

Using self-report and skin conductance measures to evaluate theme park experiences

2020 ◽  
pp. 135676672096973
Author(s):  
Shanshi Li
Keyword(s):  
Skin Conductance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theme Park ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Affective Intensity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

This study examines the impact of the key affective moments of a theme park experience on visitors’ post-trip evaluations measured immediately after their visits. One hundred and twenty-three participants visited a theme park while their real-time skin conductance and self-report data were collected. Results indicate that visitors’ pleasure levels (i.e. average, beginning, peak, and end) consistently correlate with satisfaction, which in turn, positively influences behavioural intention. In particular, visitors’ satisfaction levels are better aligned with the affective intensity at the end moment and the average emotion intensity of a theme park experience. Arousal, however, was not found to be a significant indicator of post-trip evaluation. The study extends literature on key moments and retrospective evaluation by illustrating how visitors rely on affective moments of a theme park experience to construct overall evaluations. The study concludes with practical implications and scope for future research.

Perceived investment in employee development and taking charge

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Dysvik ◽  
Bård Kuvaas ◽  
Robert Buch
Keyword(s):  
Employee Development ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Job Autonomy ◽  
Causal Inferences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Taking Charge ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the relationship between perceived investment in employee development (PIED) and taking charge is moderated by perceived job autonomy. Design/methodology/approach – Self-report data were obtained from 737 employees. In addition, manager ratings of taking charge were obtained for 154 employees from their respective managers. Hierarchical moderated regression analyses were used to test the hypotheses. Findings – The results revealed a positive relationship between PIED and both self-reported and manager-rated taking charge only for employees who perceived high levels of job autonomy. Research limitations/implications – Given the cross-sectional nature of the data, no causal inferences can be drawn. Practical implications – Managers and organizations may benefit from providing work conditions that facilitate a felt obligation to reciprocate, but at the same time provide sufficient levels of perceived job autonomy to actually do so with respect to increasing the levels of employees’ voluntary and constructive efforts to improve work situations. Social implications – Greater levels of employee taking charge behaviors may offset the decline of businesses and thus aid in reducing long-term unemployment in the society at large. Originality/value – This study contributes to a more complete understanding of how job characteristics may facilitate or inhibit the influence of antecedents for taking charge.

scholarly journals Employee involvement and job satisfaction: a tale of the millennial generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo A. García ◽  
Diego René Gonzales-Miranda ◽  
Oscar Gallo ◽  
Juan Pablo Roman-Calderon
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employee Involvement ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Ordered Probit Models ◽  
General Aspects

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically study the effect of employee involvement in the workplace on job satisfaction for millennial workers in Colombia. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from a sample of 2103 millennial employees working in 11 companies of different sectors located in the five main cities of Colombia. Ordered probit models were estimated to study the effect of employee involvement on job satisfaction, in general, and how different forms of participative decision making in the workplace produce different impacts on individual satisfaction with objective and intrinsic aspects of the job, in particular. Findings The empirical results show that, for millennial workers, there is a positive link between employee involvement and job satisfaction. Moreover, there is a higher positive impact on job satisfaction when millennial workers participate in decisions on general aspects of the company than when they participate in specific decisions such as those concerning teamwork or main tasks at work. Another interesting result is that millennial workers attach high importance to intrinsic aspects of their jobs (such as the possibility to use their knowledge in the work), which may improve their satisfaction in a higher participative environment. Research limitations/implications The results can present bias due to the use of self-report data from millennial workers. Another potential limitation is the cross-sectional nature of the data, which does not control for unobserved individual effects. The study may be extended to other developing countries to help identify results more precisely for different contexts. Originality/value The value lies in exploring the relationship between employee involvement and job satisfaction for millennial workers in the context of a developing country. The paper simultaneously considers different types of employee involvement and estimates their effects on different facets of job satisfaction.

Emotional Appeals in Tourism TV Commercials: A Psycho-Physiological Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 783-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanshi Li
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Tourism Advertising ◽  
Emotional Appeal ◽  
Emotional Appeals ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Tv Commercials ◽  
Practical Implications

This study adopts psycho-physiological techniques to examine the impacts of different types of emotional appeals (used in tourism TV commercials) on consumers’ emotional and evaluative responses. A total of 101 participants were exposed to 18 existing tourism TVCs while their psycho-physiological and self-report data were collected. Findings suggest that emotional appeals in tourism advertising should not be considered as homogeneous. Specifically, different types of emotional appeals in tourism TVCs can be discriminated based on their ability to evoke emotional responses. More important, the results of this article have advanced the general theories addressing the effects of ad-evoked emotions on advertising effects and concluded that the role ad-evoked emotion plays in generating consumers’ emotional and evaluative responses depended on the type of emotional appeal used. Methodological, theoretical, and practical implications of this study are discussed.

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