A Meta-Analysis of the Correlates of Role Conflict and Ambiguity.

Abstract

The correlational literature concerning the relationships of role conflict and ambiguity to numerous hypothesized antecedents and consequences is still somewhat nuclear after a decade of research. Schmidt-Hunter meta-analysis procedures were applied to the results of 43 past studies in an effort to draw valid conclusions about the magnitude and direction of these relationships in the population. For some correlates, apparently inconsistent research results could be ascribed largely to statistical artifacts. For other correlates, it seems that moderator research is needed to explain conflicting results across samples. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116300

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  • Cynthia D. Fisher
  • Richard J. Gitelson

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  • Texas A&M University

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