Abstract We assessed the patterns of convergent validity for Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2002), a performance-based measure emotional intelligence (EI) that entails presenting problems thought to have correct responses, and self-report EI (Schutte et al., 1998). The relations between demographic characteristics diverse community sample (N = 223) concurred with previous research. However, scales were not related one another. Only self-reported...

This study examined coping with stress associated employment uncertainty for comparable samples of laid-off and employed high-technology workers. It was expected that different strategies would be perceived vs. unemployed people. Although participants reported higher levels compared participants, mediated the association between status stress. Emotion-focused were related to stress, whereas problem-focused lower The use emotional avoidance as a strategy moderated effect on such greater...

We examined whether judgments of controllability, responsibility, and blame are distinct sequential psychological constructs. Undergraduates read a brief description male with AIDS or lung cancer rated his in relation to the illness. Participants considered him be more responsible than blameworthy for illness, but control becoming ill. Although measures participants’ behavioural intentions, emotions, social attitudes were correlated controllability ratings, such associations stronger...

Purpose Women are underrepresented in most university entrepreneurship education (EE) programmes and less likely than men to pursue business venturing as a career. One reason may be the “entrepreneurial identity gap”, whereby female students do not see themselves successful entrepreneurs. This paper aims explore nature of this gap its relationship entrepreneurial intent education. Design/methodology/approach A set contemporary, gender-inclusive attributes was developed using subject matter...

Abstract In this longitudinal panel study we examined nurses' reactions to hospital amalgamation in both the hospitals being acquired and acquiring hospitals. Data were collected 1992, two years prior announcement; 1995, initial phase of amalgamation; 1997, during implementation. Compared with pre‐amalgamation period, nurses reported a significant decrease job satisfaction, organizational commitment, trust, increase turnover intentions. Except for greater deterioration attitudes indicating...

To determine whether cynicism changes over time as a function of job change for nurses with high and low intentions to leave.Cynicism develops in reaction organisational events including leaders' actions can result costly passive withdrawal behaviours.Hospital staff (n = 436) completed survey assessing their leave the then follow-up surveys 1 or 2 years later. Hierarchical linear modelling was used examine effect interaction between intention leave, on cynicism.Nurses who left hospital...

The degree of overlap between two positive motivational constructs-morale and work engagement-was assessed in a random sample Canadian Armed Forces personnel stationed across Canada (N = 1,224). Based on self-determination theory past research, job-specific self-efficacy, trust teammates, job significance were expected to be associated with morale engagement. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that engagement highly positively correlated, but had different patterns association...

Mid-career is a time when work orientation (i.e., viewing ones’ as job, career, or calling) comes into sharper focus. Using Wrzeniewski et al.’s tripartite model, we conducted discriminant function analysis to determine the combination of variables that best discriminates among people who are aligned with calling in sample 251 full-time, North American mid-career employees. Compared those approach were more engaged work. The career-oriented stood apart from others shorter job tenure, greater...

Abstract The present study investigated the role of temporal flexibility on three conceptualizations person–environment fit and job satisfaction. Data were collected from 320 full-time employees in Canada America. Using structural equation modeling, it was found that directly related to increased satisfaction indirectly through supplementary fit, demands–abilities needs–supplies fit. Moreover, influential perceptions although we acknowledge additional research is required further explore our...

The present research examined whether students' likelihood to take a course with male or female professor was affected by different expectations of professors based on gender stereotypes. In an experimental vignette study, 503 undergraduate students from Canadian university were randomly assigned read fictitious online review, similar those found RateMyProfessors.com, that varied gender, overall quality score and level caring for students. Students responded items assessing their the...

In response to the nursing shortage, many hospitals offer sign-on bonuses attract nurses. There are anecdotal reports that use of such incentives negatively affects staff nurse morale. The present study is first empirically examine reactions nurses who have not received bonuses. Most 800 surveyed were opposed incentives, but almost all concerned about potential for negative impact on retention. Compared working in did bonuses, reported higher levels anger and lower optimism. Greater less...

Work role identity is the degree to which an individual has a self-concept as someone who works and engages in work behaviours consistent with this identity. A strong may be important for successful school-to-work transition. To explore predictors outcomes of recent university graduates, survey data were collected from 488 Canadian American employees had graduated within previous 12 years. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that shorter post-university unemployment period after...

Toxic work environments, defined by frequent and severe instances of negativity, abuse, neglect in a workplace, can have detrimental impacts on the mental health young employees. Survey data were collected from 555 students, aged 17-24, who had been employed during previous 12 months. Moderated mediation analyses indicated no evidence that social support or work-related self-perceptions mitigated impact toxic environments stress; however, simple analysis there significant indirect effects,...