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Perceived organizational support's role in stressor‐strain relationships

Perceived organizational support's role in stressor‐strain relationships Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine when perceived organizational support (POS) may be more likely to play a mediator versus moderator role in stressor and strain relationships by considering POS relative to challenge and hindrance stressors, cognitive/emotional and physical strains. Design/methodology/approach – This cross‐sectional survey research was conducted in two samples ( n =720, 829) of employees working for a large retail organization in the USA. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Findings – As hypothesized, results indicate POS mediates relationships between hindrance stressors and cognitive/emotional strains, but does not mediate relationships between challenge stressors and physical strains. POS does not moderate any of the relationships examined. Originality/value – This paper is one of few studies to examine challenge and hindrance stressors and to examine POS relative to physical strains. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Managerial Psychology Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0268-3946
DOI
10.1108/02683940810896349
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine when perceived organizational support (POS) may be more likely to play a mediator versus moderator role in stressor and strain relationships by considering POS relative to challenge and hindrance stressors, cognitive/emotional and physical strains. Design/methodology/approach – This cross‐sectional survey research was conducted in two samples ( n =720, 829) of employees working for a large retail organization in the USA. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Findings – As hypothesized, results indicate POS mediates relationships between hindrance stressors and cognitive/emotional strains, but does not mediate relationships between challenge stressors and physical strains. POS does not moderate any of the relationships examined. Originality/value – This paper is one of few studies to examine challenge and hindrance stressors and to examine POS relative to physical strains.

Journal

Journal of Managerial PsychologyEmerald Publishing

Published: Sep 19, 2008

Keywords: Business support services; Perception; Stress; Workplace; Welfare

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