Perceptions As Reality: The Influence of Actual and Perceived Demographic Dissimilarity |
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Authors: | George B Cunningham |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratory for Diversity in Sport, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, TAMU 4243, College Station, TX 77843-4243, USA |
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Abstract: | Two studies were conducted to examine the effects of demographic dissimilarity from others in the workgroup. Results from
Study 1 (n = 87 coaches) indicate that actual demographic differences were reliably related to perceptions of such differences. Study
2 investigated the effects of perceived demographic dissimilarity. Data were gathered from an additional 175 coaches. Structural
equation modeling indicated that perceived demographic differences were associated with perceived deep-level dissimilarity
(i.e., differences in personality, values, and attitudes). In turn, perceived deep-level dissimilarity was negatively related
to coworker satisfaction and held a positive association with organizational turnover intentions. Results are discussed in
terms of theoretical contributions to the relational demography perspective. |
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Keywords: | Diversity Perceptions Categorization |
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