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Hostility, social support, and perceptions of work

B S McCann1, J Russo, G A Benjamin

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, USA.

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

High hostility scores correlate with less workplace collegiality, and low social support links to job dissatisfaction. These factors may impact health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Workplace Environment Studies

Background:

  • Hostility and social support are recognized psychosocial factors influencing health.
  • The work environment significantly impacts employee well-being and job satisfaction.
  • Understanding these relationships is crucial for developing targeted workplace interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hostility and perceived social support with perceptions of the work environment among attorneys.
  • To examine how hostility and social support relate to collegiality, time pressure, and job dissatisfaction.
  • To identify potential pathways linking psychosocial factors to health outcomes in a professional setting.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Hostility (Ho) scale and the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List.
  • Assessed perceptions of collegiality, time pressure, and job dissatisfaction in 204 attorneys.
  • Employed statistical analysis controlling for demographic and job-related variables.

Main Results:

  • Higher hostility scores were significantly associated with lower perceived supportive collegiality.
  • Lower perceived social support availability correlated with increased job dissatisfaction.
  • Neither hostility nor social support demonstrated a significant association with perceived time pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Hostility and social support availability are linked to specific aspects of the work environment, particularly collegiality and job satisfaction.
  • These findings highlight a potential pathway through which psychosocial factors in the workplace may influence physical health.
  • The study underscores the importance of addressing hostility and enhancing social support in professional settings to mitigate negative health consequences.

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