The mediating role of psychological needs in the relationship between workplace aggression and employee well-being

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dc.contributor.advisor Holmvall, Camilla Marita, 1972-
dc.creator Bryson, Lindsay
dc.date.accessioned 2018-10-11T13:52:50Z
dc.date.available 2018-10-11T13:52:50Z
dc.date.issued 2018
dc.identifier.other BF575 A3 B79 2018
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/handle/01/28111
dc.description 97 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm
dc.description Includes abstract.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-96).
dc.description.abstract Experiencing aggression at work is not uncommon, especially for customer service workers (Schat, Frone, & Kelloway, 2006). A common outcome of aggression from customers, co-workers, and supervisors is decreased well-being (Hershcovis & Barling, 2010). Research to date has not explained the process through which aggression impacts well-being. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 2002), I examined whether perceptions of autonomy, competence, and relatedness mediate the relationships between aggression and employee well-being. University students working in customer service jobs completed an online self-report survey (N = 202). Analyses demonstrated that feelings of autonomy and competence mediated the relationships between customer and supervisor aggression, and job-related affective well-being. Specific sources of aggression were not found to more strongly predict psychological needs over other sources, nor was there a stronger association between customer aggression and relatedness for those interacting with a higher proportion of repeat customers. Research implications and limitations are discussed. en_CA
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dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcc BF575.A3
dc.subject.lcsh Aggressiveness
dc.subject.lcsh Well-being
dc.subject.lcsh Work environment -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Autonomy (Psychology)
dc.title The mediating role of psychological needs in the relationship between workplace aggression and employee well-being en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Master of Science in Applied Psychology
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Psychology
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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