Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Applied Psychology: An International Review
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Volume
51
Issue
4
First Page
527
Last Page
544
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Abstract
This paper examines occupational stressors and well-being for blue- and white-collar occupations with Chinese and Hong Kong samples using standardised instruments validated in Western research. The study demonstrates that occupational stressors play a significant role in determining job satisfaction, mental and physical well-being. The reliability of standardised instruments used in Western research (including the Occupational Stress Indicator-2 [Williams & Cooper, 1996] and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire [Mowday, Steers, & Porter, 1979]) is demonstrated. The results of the study show that organisational commitment and well-being are positively related. A number of hierarchical regressional analyses (Cohen & Cohen, 1983) are used to demonstrate the moderating effects of organisational commitment in the stress outcomes that are evidenced in Western societies. The replication of research with Chinese subjects contributes to the generalisability of theories in organisational psychology.
DOI
10.1111/1464-0597.t01-1-00106
Print ISSN
0269994X
E-ISSN
14640597
Publisher Statement
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Full-text Version
Accepted Author Manuscript
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Siu, O.-l. (2002). Occupational stressors and well-being among Chinese employees: The role of organisational commitment. Applied Psychology, 51(4), 527-544. doi: 10.1111/1464-0597.t01-1-00106