A longitudinal study of newcomer role adjustment in US organizations

This paper examines the socialization and adjustment experiences of newcomers to organizations from a role stress perspective. A longitudinal field study is reported which tested a three-stage socialization model using physiological and psychological distress symptoms, general satisfaction, and inte...

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Published in:Work and stress 1988, Vol.2 (3), p.239-253
Main Authors: Nelson, Debra L., Quick, James Campbell, Eakin, Mark E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adjustment
organizational socialization
role demands
role stress
satisfaction
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Summary:This paper examines the socialization and adjustment experiences of newcomers to organizations from a role stress perspective. A longitudinal field study is reported which tested a three-stage socialization model using physiological and psychological distress symptoms, general satisfaction, and intention to leave the organization as indicators of newcomer adjustment. Data were collected from newcomers (the focal role) (N = 91) at three times during me study and also from their supervisors (the role senders) (N = 41). While the data confirmed the general utility of the model, it also suggested some revisions by way of new and altered pathways between some of the variables.
ISSN:0267-8373
1464-5335
DOI:10.1080/02678378808259172