Violence‐prevention climate,exposure to violence and aggression,and prevention behavior: A mediation model |
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| Authors: | Chu‐Hsiang Chang Erin M Eatough Paul E Spector Stacey R Kessler |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, , East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.;2. Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, , Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.;3. Management and Information Systems, School of Business, Montclair State University, , Upper Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | This study explored mechanisms underlying employees' behaviors targeted at preventing workplace physical violence and verbal aggression. Poor psychological violence‐prevention climate perceptions and previous exposure to violence and aggression represent stressors that were associated with increased strains and reduced motivation. Strains and motivation, in turn, were related to prevention behaviors. We collected data from employee and coworker dyads, and structural equation modeling results supported that clear organizational policies, prompt management responses to assaults, and putting safety as a priority contributed positively to prevention behaviors through reduced strains and increased motivation. On the other hand, prior experiences of being attacked were related to more strains and lower motivation, which were related to lower prevention compliance. Our results inform future interventions for violence prevention. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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| Keywords: | violence‐prevention climate violence and aggression prevention motivation strain prevention performance mediation |
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