Cross‐level,three‐way interactions among work‐group climate,gender, and frequency of harassment on morale and withdrawal outcomes of sexual harassment |
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| Authors: | Dr Lisa M Kath Cathleen A Swody Vicki J Magley Jennifer A Bunk Jessica A Gallus |
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| Institution: | 1. San Diego State University, California, USA;2. University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA;3. Leadership Research Institute, Middletown, Connecticut, USA;4. West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Abstract: | We examined the effects of gender and work‐groups' perceptions of climate for sexual harassment on the relationship between individuals' sexual harassment experiences and job‐related outcomes (namely, job satisfaction, affective organizational commitment, work withdrawal, and job withdrawal). Drawing from a variety of theories, we proposed that a beneficial climate would buffer men from negative outcomes, but would intensify negative outcomes for women. Significant three‐way interactions were found for job satisfaction, affective organizational commitment, and job withdrawal. Results indicated that beneficial work‐group climate perceptions buffered men from decrements in job satisfaction and work withdrawal, but intensified decrements in all three outcomes for women. Implications for research and practice are discussed. |
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