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On the dark side of work: a longitudinal analysis using self-determination theory
Olafsen, Anja H. Niemiec, C. P. Halvari, Hallgeir Deci, Edward Williams, Geoffrey C.
Olafsen, Anja H.
Niemiec, C. P.
Halvari, Hallgeir
Deci, Edward
Williams, Geoffrey C.
Abstract
As the nature of work has changed in recent decades, employees are increasingly exposed to psychological demands in the workplace, which have associated consequences for employees, organizations, and society. Using self-determination theory, this study examined the dark side of work, in which frustration of basic psychological needs is associated with higher levels of work-related stress. In this model, work-related stress is associated with higher levels of somatic symptom burden, which in turn is associated with higher levels of emotional exhaustion, turnover intention, and absenteeism. Results of a longitudinal analysis using data from four time points over 15 months supported these predictions. Taken together, this study advances the literature towards an understanding of the (potential) detrimental impact that need-thwarting work contexts can have on employee wellness and work-related outcomes.
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2017
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European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
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26
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2
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275-285
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