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Journal of Business and Psychology
Published in: Journal of Business and Psychology 4/2008

01-06-2008

The Mediated Influence of Hostile Attributional Style on Turnover Intentions

Authors: Paul Harvey, Kenneth J. Harris, Mark J. Martinko

Published in: Journal of Business and Psychology | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

To better understand the influence of causal perceptions on turnover intentions, this study investigates the influence of hostile attribution styles on job satisfaction, stress, and turnover intent. A theoretical model is developed in which satisfaction and stress are predicted to mediate the relationship between hostile attributions and turnover intentions. Results of hierarchical regression and path analysis partially supported the hypothesized model, suggesting that hostile attribution styles are an important predictor of job satisfaction and turnover intentions. The predicted relationship between hostile attribution style and stress was not supported.
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Metadata
Title
The Mediated Influence of Hostile Attributional Style on Turnover Intentions
Authors
Paul Harvey
Kenneth J. Harris
Mark J. Martinko
Publication date
01-06-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Business and Psychology / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0889-3268
Electronic ISSN: 1573-353X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-008-9073-1

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