Psychology of Terrorism: Classic and Contemporary Insights,edited by Jeff Victoroff and Arie W. Kruglanski

Abstract

Affective and calculative commitment have been associated with distinct work outcomes; however, little research has been directed toward understanding how these dimensions of organizational commitment are embedded within a larger web of work-related attitudes and perceptions. In the present study, higher levels of calculative commitment in a sample of adults in New Zealand and Ireland were associated with lower perceived organizational support, lower agreement with organizational policies, fewer perceived organizational values, and fewer bonds to various facets of the organization. This pattern of findings was reversed for level of affective commitment.     

Personality Psychology: Research Trends for 1993–1995

Articles published in five prominent personality journals for the three-year period 1993–1995 were reviewed in order to identify recent trends in personality research. Each article was assessed in terms of research methodology and content area. Research methodology has changed very little, the exceptions being a shift away from laboratory settings and a greater use of nonuniversity participants. Results for content demonstrate that over time certain topics emerge and fade from popularity. Current popular topics include traits, emotion/motivation, and health psychology. The general lack of advancement in methodology is discussed, and the current "hot topics" in content area are compared with those of the past. In addition, some comparisons are made between current personality research in North America versus research in Europe.