Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
10 p.
Publication Date
7-2003
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Source Publication
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
Source ISSN
1076-8998
Abstract
This study investigated relations between 3 work-related stressors (role ambiguity, role conflict, and organizational constraints) and altruistic behavior in the workplace. It was predicted that each stressor would be negatively related to altruism and that these relations would be moderated by affective commitment (AC). Data from 144 incumbent-supervisor dyads revealed that all 3 stressors; were weakly and negatively related to altruism. Two of these relationships were moderated by AC, although not as predicted. Organizational constraints were positively related to altruism among those reporting high levels of AC but negatively related among those reporting low levels of AC. The pattern was exactly opposite for role conflict. Implications of these findings are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Jex, Steve M.; Adams, Gary A.; Bachrach, Daniel G.; and Sorenson, Sarah, "The Impact of Situational Constraints, Role Stressors, and Commitment on Employee Altruism" (2003). Management Faculty Research and Publications. 185.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/mgmt_fac/185
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Vol. 8, No. 3 (July 2003): 171-180. DOI. © 2019 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.
Gary Adams was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh at the time of publication.