Abstract
The current study aims to investigate the non-linear relationship between the JD-R model and work engagement. Previous research has identified linear relationships between these constructs; however there are strong theoretical arguments for testing curvilinear relationships (e.g., Warr, 1987). Data were collected via a self-report online survey from officers of one Australian police service (N = 2,626). Results demonstrated a curvilinear relationship between job demands and job resources and engagement. Gender (as a control variable) was also found to be a significant predictor of work engagement. The results indicated that male police officers experienced significantly higher job demands and colleague support than female officers. However, female police officers reported significantly higher levels of work engagement than male officers. This study emphasises the need to test curvilinear relationships, as well as simple linear associations, when measuring psychological health.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 8th Industrial Organisational Psychology Conference (IOP) |
| Editors | Peter Langford, Nicholas Reynolds, James Kehoe |
| Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
| Publisher | Australian Psychological Society |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference - Sydney, Australia Duration: 25 Jun 2009 → 28 Jun 2009 Conference number: 8 |
Conference
| Conference | Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | IOP |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 25/06/09 → 28/06/09 |
Bibliographical note
The conference proceedings can be freely downloaded from the publisher's website - see Official URL above.Keywords
- Job Demands-Resources Model
- Police Service
- Work Engagement
- JD-R