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Reinforcement sensitivity theory at work: punishment sensitivity as a dispositional source of job-related stress.

Authors :
Van Der Linden, Dimitri
Beckers, Debby G. J.
Taris, Toon W.
Source :
European Journal of Personality. Nov2007, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p889-909. 21p. 6 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Gray's reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST) describes two important personality constructs; sensitivity to reward and sensitivity to punishment. In two studies, we examine whether these constructs can be considered dispositions to work stress. Results of Study 1 (N = 105 employees in different occupations) indicated that employees with strong punishment sensitivity reacted more strongly to work stressors than others. This idea was confirmed in a longitudinal design in Study 2. Reward sensitivity was unrelated to stress in both studies. Overall, results strongly support the idea that punishment sensitivity is a dispositional source of work stress. Results further confirm that RST and its derived personality measures can contribute to theorizing about personality–environment interactions in a highly relevant daily setting, namely the working environment. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08902070
Volume :
21
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of Personality
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27148109
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/per.660