Abstract
This study reports a test of the minimax and blunting hypotheses (Miller, 1979a, 1980a, b, 1981). A sample of 221 academic and support staff at a British university were administered a stressor inventory, a measure of psychological well-being, a measure of work-related locus of control and a modified version of the Miller Behavioral Style Scale (1987), which measures information-seeking preferences. Using moderated multiple regression analysis, no support was gained for either hypothesis. However, the results did support a main effects model of perceived control and psychological well-being.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 347-353 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Work & Stress |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 1992 |
Keywords
- adult
- conference paper
- control
- female
- health
- human
- male
- multiple regression
- normal human
- psychological assessment
- questionnaire
- staff
- stress
- wellbeing