When does quality of relationships with coworkers predict burnout over time? The moderating role of work motivation |
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| Authors: | Claude Fernet Marylène Gagné Stéphanie Austin |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Management, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada;2. John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Québec, Canada;3. School of Psychology, Université Laval, Québec, Canada |
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| Abstract: | The present prospective study examines the interplay between the quality of relationships with coworkers and work motivation in predicting burnout. Considering self-determined motivation at work as a potential moderator, we investigated whether relationships with coworkers are equally important to all employees in preventing burnout. A total of 533 college employees participated in this study. Data were collected at two time points, two years apart. Results from structural equation modeling indicated negative main effects for high-quality relationships and self-determined motivation on burnout. A significant interaction effect between these two factors on burnout was also revealed, suggesting that high-quality relationships with coworkers is crucial for those employees who exhibit less self-determined work motivation. Implications for burnout research and management practices are discussed (Deci & Ryan, 1985 ). Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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