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Reinforcement sensitivity theory at work: punishment sensitivity as a dispositional source of job-related stress.
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European Journal of Personality . Nov2007, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p889-909. 21p. 6 Charts, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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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