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Perceived work environment and cognitive style.

C M de Frias1, K W Schaie

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, Victoria, B. C., V8W 3P5, Canada.

Experimental Aging Research
|February 24, 2001
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Work environment perceptions differ by age, gender, and occupation. Cognitive style was found to predict perceived work environment, highlighting the interplay between individual traits and workplace experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Human Resources

Background:

  • Perceptions of the work environment significantly influence employee well-being and performance.
  • Understanding demographic and individual differences in these perceptions is crucial for effective management.
  • Previous research has explored demographic impacts, but the predictive role of cognitive style requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how age, gender, and occupation type influence perceived work environment.
  • To determine if cognitive style predicts perceived work environment.
  • To explore the relationship between perceived work environment and cognitive style.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Moos's Work Environment Scale (WES) to assess Autonomy, Control, and Innovation.

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  • Employed the Test of Behavioral Rigidity (TBR) to measure cognitive style.
  • Analyzed data from 2185 participants using hierarchical regression.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in perceived work environment were found across gender, age groups, and occupation types.
    • Cognitive style emerged as a significant predictor of perceived work environment, independent of demographic factors.
    • Perceived work environment also predicted cognitive style, suggesting a bidirectional relationship.

    Conclusions:

    • Demographic factors play a role in shaping employees' perceptions of their work environment.
    • Cognitive style is an important individual difference variable that influences how individuals perceive their workplace.
    • Interventions aimed at improving work environments may benefit from considering individual cognitive styles.