Date of Award

Summer 1982

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Program/Concentration

Psychology

Committee Director

Michael J. Kavanagh

Committee Member

Barry Gillen

Committee Member

Glynn D. Coates

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.P65M48

Abstract

Many modern work motivation theories are based at least in part on individuals’ subjective expectancies regarding successful job performance. However, the antecedent conditions and developmental process inherent in these formulations have yet to be specifies clearly. The present study utilizes the components of Social Learning Theory and Attribution Theory to examine these conditions in a laboratory setting. Experimental and correlational techniques were used to explore the relative contributions of both state and trait variables on causal attributions. Differences among causal attributions rated on relevance versus quantity were illustrated. Additionally, the underlying processes relating causal attributions, affective responses and future expectancy shifts following performance outcomes were examined and noted. Multivariate analyses highlighted the interdependent nature of causal attributions. Application of attributional analyses for work environments were discussed.

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DOI

10.25777/6f5y-0q55

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