Organizational stress, psychological strain, and work outcomes in six national contexts

A closer look at the moderating influences of coping styles and decision latitude

Dados Bibliográficos

ID20501602
AutoresRabi S Bhagat (University of Memphis), Balaji Krishnan (0009-0006-4365-3759, University of Memphis), Terry A Nelson (0000-0002-9307-7802, University of Memphis), Karen Moustafa Leonard (0000-0002-6299-6427, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), David L Ford (The University of Texas at Dallas), Tejinder K Billing (Rowan University)
EditoresRonald J Burke
Ano2010
Volume17
Fascículo1
Páginas10-29
Data de publicação2010-02-09
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089
EditoraEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/13527601011016880
OpenAlexW1580114081
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas10
Referências citadas63

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the moderating roles of two distinct styles of coping and decision latitude on the relationship between three facets of role stress and psychological strain in six national contexts. Design/methodology/approach The objective of the research is to examine the relative predictive efficacies of three theory specific moderators in six countries which differ on the cultural dimension of individualism‐collectivism. The data are analyzed using moderated regression analysis. Findings The results show that problem‐focused coping is a better moderator in the individualistic countries and that emotion‐focused coping is a better moderator in the collectivistic contexts. None of the three moderators moderate the relationships in Germany and South Africa – the two countries which had scores in the mid‐range of the individualism‐collectivism continuum. Findings are discussed for their significance into the interplay of cultural variations and coping with work stress in predicting psychological strain or distress on the job. Practical implications Practical implications for managing human resources in various subsidiaries of multinational and global organizations are discussed. Originality/value This paper confirms existing theories and expands the authors’ understanding of role stress and psychological strain in different cultural contexts

Collectivism · Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory · Individualism · Moderation · Multinational corporation · Political science · Uncertainty avoidance · Clinical Psychology · Cultural Differences and Values · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology