An Integrative Attributional Perspective of Empowerment and Learned Helplessness: A Multimethod Field Study

Constance R. Campbell, Mark J. Martinko

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Abstract

A multimethod study was conducted to explore the relationship between empowerment and Learned Helplessness (LH). Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to examine the attributions, expectancies, affect, and behaviors associated with empowerment and LH. Thematic, nonparametric, and parametric analyses of interview, questionnaire, and observational data indicated reliable and reciprocal differences between empowered and LH individuals regardless of the method used for measuring the data. Implications of the results and refinements to theories of empowerment and LH are discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Management
Volume24
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 1998

Disciplines

  • Business Administration, Management, and Operations

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