Probing the Social Support and Work Strain Relationship among Adult Workers: Contributions of Adult Attachment Orientations.

Schirmer, Lisa L.; Lopez, Frederick G.

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ERIC Number: EJ630447

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Publication Date: 2001

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Probing the Social Support and Work Strain Relationship among Adult Workers: Contributions of Adult Attachment Orientations.

Schirmer, Lisa L.; Lopez, Frederick G.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v59 n1 p17-33 Aug 2001

A study of 117 university employees found that supervisor support and adult attachment orientation (secure, preoccupied, fearful, dismissive) predicted outcomes on three work strain indices. The interaction of supervisor support and attachment orientation significantly predicted intensity of job stress and job satisfaction. (Contains 51 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Job Satisfaction, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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