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Individual and contextual correlates of managers' attitudes towards depressed employees
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Martin, A, Individual and contextual correlates of managers' attitudes towards depressed employees, Human Resource Management, 49, (4) pp. 647-668. ISSN 0090-4848 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Managers’ attitudes toward depressed employees play an important role
in effectively managing depression in the workplace. The present study pilot
tested a survey measure of managers’ attitudes toward depressed employees
(n = 225). Exploratory factor analysis showed evidence of cognitive,
affective, and behavioral dimensions in the measure of attitudes. Regression
analyses examined relationships between the measure and a range of proposed
individual and contextual correlates. Results showed that more negative
attitudes toward depressed employees were endorsed by managers who
reported a more internal locus of control, higher levels of stress, less familiarity with depression, and greater reticence to seek help. Managers who perceived their organizations to have unsupportive depression disclosure norms
reported higher levels of stigma, and those whose organizations had a clear
mental health strategy reported lower levels of stigma. The fi ndings have important implications for developing human resource management strategies
that deal with the increasing incidence and impact of depression in the workplace.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | depression, stigma, employee mental health, manager attitudes |
Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
Research Group: | Human resources and industrial relations |
Research Field: | Human resources management |
Objective Division: | Economic Framework |
Objective Group: | Management and productivity |
Objective Field: | Management |
UTAS Author: | Martin, A (Professor Angela Martin) |
ID Code: | 64807 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 33 |
Deposited By: | Management |
Deposited On: | 2010-09-01 |
Last Modified: | 2011-03-21 |
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