Collective efficacy: A resource in stressful occupational contexts

Abstract Introduction and objective We examined the effect of collective efficacy on the strategies adopted to cope with stress in occupational contexts (problem-focused coping), comparing it with that of self-efficacy and self-determination. Method and results We studied two groups working in two d...

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Published in:Revue européenne de psychologie appliquée 2014-07, Vol.64 (4), p.203-211
Main Authors: Esnard, C, Roques, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cognitive science
Collective efficacy
Coping centré sur le problème
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Interdependence
Interdépendance
Internal Medicine
Occupational psychology
Organization and management. Professional relation
Problem-focused coping
Psychiatry
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Self-determination
Self-efficacy
Sentiment d’autodétermination
Sentiment d’efficacité collective
Sentiment d’efficacité personnelle
Social interactions. Communication. Group processes
Social psychology
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Summary:Abstract Introduction and objective We examined the effect of collective efficacy on the strategies adopted to cope with stress in occupational contexts (problem-focused coping), comparing it with that of self-efficacy and self-determination. Method and results We studied two groups working in two different sectors of the foodservice industry, both characterized by high perceived stress but differing in their perceived interdependence (fastfood industry versus traditional restaurants). We showed that (1) collective efficacy is a more effective resource for dealing with stress than self-efficacy; (2) the relationship between self-efficacy and adaptive strategies is mediated by self-determination, but no such mediation is observed between collective efficacy and adaptive strategies, (3) these results are only observed in the presence of high levels of perceived interdependence (e.g., fastfood industry). Conclusion The managerial implications for mobilizing collective resources to overcome occupational stress are discussed.
ISSN:1162-9088
1878-3457
DOI:10.1016/j.erap.2014.05.003