Cross-level, three-way interactions among work-group climate, gender, and frequency of harassment on morale and withdrawal outcomes of sexual harassment
Authors: Kath, Lisa M.1; Swody, Cathleen A.1; Magley, Vicki J.2; Bunk, Jennifer A.3; Gallus, Jessica A.2
Source: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Volume 82, Number 1, March 2009 , pp. 159-182(24)
Publisher: British Psychological Society
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Abstract:
We examined the effects of gender and work-groups' perceptions of climate for sexual harassment on the relationship between individuals' sexual harassment experiences and job-related outcomes (namely, job satisfaction, affective organizational commitment, work withdrawal, and job withdrawal). Drawing from a variety of theories, we proposed that a beneficial climate would buffer men from negative outcomes, but would intensify negative outcomes for women. Significant three-way interactions were found for job satisfaction, affective organizational commitment, and job withdrawal. Results indicated that beneficial work-group climate perceptions buffered men from decrements in job satisfaction and work withdrawal, but intensified decrements in all three outcomes for women. Implications for research and practice are discussed.Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1348/096317908X299764
Affiliations: 1: San Diego State University, California, USA 2: University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA 3: West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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