The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of employee well-being. If you decide to participate in this research study, you will complete an online survey that will ask questions about your work environment, relationships with other employees, personality, and personal well-being.
It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the survey. There are no right or wrong answers.
The purpose of the research has no relationship with your employer, nor will your individual responses be reported to your employer. Your responses to the questionnaire are completely anonymous and confidential.
The next page will contain additional information about your participation and contact information for researchers.
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Clicking on the link at the bottom of the screen indicates you've read the following "Informed Consent" information and agree to participate in the study.
Study Title: Role Stress, Hierarchy, and Subjective Well-Being
Introductory Statement You have been selected to participate (voluntarily and anonymously) in a research study of the effect of workplace stress on individual psychological well-being. Your participation in this study will further the knowledge on the relationship between workplace stress and well-being. As you will read below, if you choose to participate you will complete an online survey. There are no known risks of participation and you are free to withdraw at any time.
What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of individual subjective well-being in the workplace.
What will I do in this study? If you decide to participate in this research study, you will complete an online survey regarding your perception of your environment, your relationships with other employees, as well as the way you view your psychological traits and states.
How long will it take me to do this? The length of time required to complete the survey will vary for each individual; however, the estimated duration is approximately 20 minutes.
Are there any risks of participating in the study? There are no known risks to participate in the current study.
What are the benefits of participating in the study? There are no known benefits to this study, however your participation will contribute to furthering scientific understanding of individual subjective well-being.
Will anyone know what I do or say in this study (Confidentiality)? The purpose of the research has no relationship with your employer and the researchers will not report your individual responses to your employer. Your responses to the questionnaire are completely anonymous and confidential. The survey will be conducted confidentially and respondent information will be aggregated so as to obscure any information that may identify individuals.
The information may be published in scientific journals or presented at scientific meetings, but again, your responses will be combined with those of other participants and you will remain anonymous.
Will I receive any compensation for participation? There will be no individual compensation for participation in this study.
Who can I contact for information about this study? Listed below is the contact information of the researcher conducting the study and the advising faculty that you should contact for answers to questions about the research, your rights as a research participant, research-related distress, or any other concerns you might have. Researcher Contact Information Matthew J. Monnot, M.S. Department of Psychology Sloan Hall 100 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Central Michigan University Phone: 404-841-1209 E-mail: [email protected]
Faculty Advisor Terry A. Beehr, PhD Department of Psychology Sloan Hall 223 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Central Michigan University Phone: 989-774-6466 E-mail: [email protected]
You are free to refuse to participate in this research project or to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation in the project at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Your participation will not affect your relationship with the institution(s) involved in this research project.
If you are not satisfied with the manner in which this study is being conducted, you may report (anonymously if you so choose) any complaints to the Institutional Review Board by calling 989-774-6777, or addressing a letter to the Institutional Review Board, 251 Foust Hall Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
My clicking on the “continue” link below indicates that all my questions have been answered. I agree to participate in the project as described above. |
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Personal Flexibility
The next statements involve your personal preferences or disposition. Please read each statement carefully. Indicate whether or not you agree with the statement by selecting “True” or “False”.
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Subjective Well-Being
The following set of questions will ask you to consider the frequency with which you’ve experienced certain emotions while recently at work. Please consider each question carefully.
Job-Related Contentment
Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time have you felt each of the following during work?
Select the response, from "Never" to "Always", that is most accurate.
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Job-Related Enthusiasm
Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time have you felt each of the following during work?
Select the response, from "Never" to "Always", that is most accurate.
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Job-Related Fulfillment
Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time have you felt each of the following during work?
Select the response, from "Never" to "Always", that is most accurate.
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Job-Related Arousal
Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time have you felt each of the following during work?
Select the response, from "Never" to "Always", that is most accurate.
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Job-Related Pleasantness
Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time have you felt each of the following during work?
Select the response, from "Never" to "Always", that is most accurate.
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Role Ambiguity
The next three groups of statements involve the degree to which you feel certain about expectations of either your supervisor(s), coworkers, or subordinates. Please read each item carefully.
The following statements involve the level of certainty you feel with regard to your supervisor(s). Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have a supervisor or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Supervisor Role Ambiguity
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The following statements involve the level of certainty you feel with regard to your coworkers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have coworkers or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Coworker Role Ambiguity
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The following statements involve the level of certainty you feel with regard to your subordinates. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have subordinates or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Subordinate Role Ambiguity
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Role Conflict
The next three groups of statements involve the degree of conflict you feel about information you receive from your supervisor(s), coworkers, or subordinates. Please read each item carefully.
The following statements involve the level of conflict you feel about information you receive from your supervisor(s). Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have a supervisor or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Supervisor Role Conflict
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The following statements involve the level of conflict you feel about information you receive from your coworkers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have coworkers or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Coworker Role Conflict
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The following statements involve the level of conflict you feel about information you receive from your subordinates. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have subordinates or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Subordinate Role Conflict
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Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal
The next three groups of statements involve your relationship with your supervisor(s), coworkers, or subordinates. Please read each item carefully.
The following statements involve your relationship with your supervisor(s). Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have a supervisor or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Supervisor Relational Identification
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The following statements involve your relationship with your coworkers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have coworkers or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Coworker Relational Identification
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The following statements involve your relationship with your subordinates. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". If you do not have subordinates or the question does not relate to you, then mark "Not Applicable".
Subordinate Relational Identification
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Social Support
The next three groups of statements involve supportive interaction you have with your supervisor, coworkers, or subordinates. Please read each item carefully.
The following statements involve communication with you supervisor. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Never" to "Always".
Supervisor Support
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The following statements involve communication with you coworkers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Never" to "Always".
Coworker Support
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The following statements involve communication with you subordinates. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement on the following scale ranging from "Never" to "Always".
Subordinate Support
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Indicate which of the following descriptions best describes you by checking the appropriate box. |
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I was raised in a household with: |
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Mark the appropriate box for your Mother’s, your Father’s, your Spouse / Partner's, and your level of school completed.
If you grew up in a single parent home, mark only the box from your one parent. If you are neither married or partnered leave Spouse blank.
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Mark one box for your Mother’s, one box for your Father’s, one box for your Spouse/Partner's, and one box for your own current occupation. If you grew up in a single parent home, mark only a box for your parent that you lived with.
If you are not married or partnered leave the box for Spouse blank. If you are retired use your most recent occupation.
If none of the groups of jobs describes your spouse's, your mother's, or your father's, or your current occupation, then select the one that you think most closely matches.
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Demographic Information
The following questions involve your basic demographic information and will allow the researcher to better understand the data. Please provide answers and responses that best describe you. |
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Are you a full or part-time employee? |
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How long have you been employed in the current organization? |
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Which of the following best describes your current job type? |
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What type of industry do you work in? |
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| Approximately how many people work for your current employer? (Your answer can be an estimate) | | |
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| How many subordinates do you have at work? (They may be referred to as “Direct Reports”, “Subordinates”, “Team Members who answer to you”, or other similar term). | | |
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