Emotion as mediators of the relations between perceived supervisor support and psychological hardiness on employee cynicism

In this study we explore whether emotion experienced at work mediates the relationships between perceived supervisor support, psychological hardiness, and employee cynicism. Data were collected from employees working at a medical technology company located in Switzerland. Mediational analyses showed...

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Published in:Journal of organizational behavior 2006-06, Vol.27 (4), p.463-484
Main Authors: Cole, Michael S., Bruch, Heike, Vogel, Bernd
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cynicism
Emotion
Emotional aspects
Emotional states
Emotional support
Emotions
Employee management relations
Employee supervision
Employee-Manager relationships
Employees
Hardiness
Organizational behavior
Professional relationships
Psychological attitudes
Psychological research
Psychological stress
Social psychology
Social support
Studies
Supervisors
Workplaces
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Summary:In this study we explore whether emotion experienced at work mediates the relationships between perceived supervisor support, psychological hardiness, and employee cynicism. Data were collected from employees working at a medical technology company located in Switzerland. Mediational analyses showed that employees' positive and negative emotions experienced amidst an organizational crisis fully accounted for the relations between perceived supervisor support and cynicism and psychological hardiness and cynicism. Practical implications and directions for future research are discussed.
ISSN:0894-3796
1099-1379
DOI:10.1002/job.381