THE MODERATING EFFECT OF SAFETY CLIMATE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB INSECURITY AND EMPLOYEE SAFETY OUTCOMES

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2010-05Author
Tucker, Jaclyn J.
Department
Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Advisor(s)
Meyerson, Peter
Feinaur, Dale
Adams, Gary
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To date, little research has been done in regard to the stressor-strain relationship
between job insecurity and employee safety outcomes. The aim of the present study was
to investigate this link further while incorporating the moderator of employee safety
climate and addressing the gaps in the literature by utilizing non-self-report data in
addition to the self-report data. Data was obtained for a 12-month time period from five
locations within the same manufacturing facility and analyzed at the individual level in
regard to self-report data and at the group level for non-self-report data. Results indicate
mixed support in regard to individual level data and suggest a mixed model approach in
regard to safety outcomes. Although further investigation is needed in regard to the job
insecurity-employee safety outcomes relationship and other potential moderators to this
relationship, results do indicate that safety climate may still play an important role within
organizations.
Subject
Accidents prevention
Industrial safety
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A Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science-Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology