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Structural equation models of sexual harassment: longitudinal explorations and cross-sectional generalizations
T M Glomb1, L J Munson, C L Hulin
1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. tglomb@csom.umn.edu
The Journal of Applied Psychology
|March 25, 1999
Summary
Sexual harassment significantly impacts job satisfaction and psychological well-being over time. This longitudinal study reveals its dynamic effects on work and mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Workplace Behavior
- Psychological Outcomes
Background:
- Limited research exists on the temporal dynamics of sexual harassment and its consequences.
- Previous studies predominantly relied on cross-sectional data, hindering understanding of change over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and empirically evaluate longitudinal models of sexual harassment.
- To investigate the dynamic influence of sexual harassment on work-related and psychological outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study design utilizing structural equations modeling.
- Data collected from 217 women via computerized questionnaires in 1994 and 1996.
Main Results:
- Sexual harassment was found to influence both proximal and distal work-related variables, including job satisfaction and withdrawal behaviors.
- Psychological outcomes such as life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and distress were also significantly affected by sexual harassment.
- A previous model of sexual harassment was replicated, supporting its validity in a longitudinal context.
Conclusions:
- Sexual harassment has dynamic, long-term effects on employee well-being and job-related variables.
- Longitudinal modeling provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of sexual harassment and its impact.
- Further research is needed to develop integrated models of the temporal effects of workplace harassment.