The Role of Neuroticism in Perceptions and behaviours of the Workplace Environment

Fremouw, Odette Elisabeth (2024) The Role of Neuroticism in Perceptions and behaviours of the Workplace Environment. Master thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

This study explored how neuroticism influences employee perceptions and behaviours in the workplace, specifically focusing on organizational justice, work engagement, and work withdrawal. It was hypothesized that higher levels of neuroticism would be associated with lower perceptions of organizational justice, decreased work engagement, and increased work withdrawal behaviours. A sample of 86 participants, primarily Dutch employees from various industries, completed an online survey assessing neuroticism, organizational justice, work engagement, and work withdrawal. Contrary to expectations, no significant relationships were found between neuroticism and any of the workplace behaviours or perceptions. This suggests that neuroticism may not have as direct an impact on these workplace factors as previously thought. These findings underscore the need for further research to explore additional factors that might moderate or mediate the relationship between neuroticism and workplace dynamics, such as specific job characteristics or social support, to provide a more nuanced understanding. Limitations include the reliance on a relatively small sample size and self-reported data, which may affect the generalizability of the results. Keywords: Neuroticism, Organizational Justice, Work Engagement, Work Withdrawal

Item Type:	Thesis (Master)
Supervisor name:	Graso, M.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology]
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2024 13:00
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2024 13:00
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4440

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