Peer communication relationships and psychological climate |
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Authors: | Christie M Odden Patricia M Sias |
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Institution: | 1. Edward R. Murrow School of Communication , Washington State University , Pullman, WA, 99164–2520;2. Assistant Professor, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication , Washington State University , Pullman, WA, 99164–2520 |
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Abstract: | This study examined the association between psychological climate and the types of communication relationships employees form with their peers. 194 teachers completed a questionnaire measuring psychological climate. They also reported their proportions of information, collegial and special peer relationships. Perceptions of the organization's climate were associated with the types of communication relationships employees form with their peers. These associations were moderated, in part, by gender, suggesting that men and women differ significantly in the ways they approach friendships at work. Implications of these findings are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Peer communication relationships psychological climate organizational climate gender supervisor consideration |
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