An analysis of the relationship between occupational category and workplace aggression : workaholism as a potential moderator / by Trevor Skinner.
| Author/creator | Skinner, Trevor author. |
| Other author | Aziz, Shahnaz, degree supervisor. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Psychology. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication | [Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource (57 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
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| Summary | The goal of the current study was to investigate the relationship between occupational category and workplace aggression, as well as the potential moderating influence of workaholism. Work environments are ever-changing and differ between blue- and white-collar employees. The work environment hypothesis emphasizes the role of workplace contextual and environmental factors (e.g., occupational category) on workplace aggression (Salin, 2015). Workaholism was chosen as a potential moderator for this relationship due to its association with increased work stress (Aziz et al., 2010), a correlate of workplace aggression (Glomb, 2002). In the current study, we utilized self-report measures of workplace aggression and workaholism, as well as an analysis participant's job descriptions to determine their occupational category (i.e., blue- or white-collar). The sample consisted of 249 full-time faculty and staff at a large, Southeastern university. Due to a lack of blue-collar representation in the sample, a more exploratory approach was taken with the data outside of testing the relationship between workaholism and workplace aggression. The results indicate a positive relationship between workaholism and workplace aggression. Study limitations, organizational implications, and directions for future research are discussed. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology |
| General note | Advisor: Shahnaz Aziz |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed September 27, 2023). |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2022 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
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