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Expanding Turnover Theory: Testing Behavioral Predictions of the Proximal Withdrawal States and Destinations (PWSD) Model

Robinson, Sean D.

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2014, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Arts and Sciences).
The proximal withdrawal states and destination (PWSD) model (Hom, Mitchell, Lee, & Griffeth, 2012) addresses the shortcomings of current research by introducing the proximal withdrawal states (PWS) as a new construct for turnover investigations. According to Hom et al. (2012) the PWS are pre-departure mindsets that can energize participation with the organization. This study empirically investigates the PWS component of the PWSD model and its ability to predict two behaviors that reflect employee participation prior to departure: organizational citizenship behavior (OCB; indicative constructive participation) and counterproductive work behavior (CWB; indicative of destructive participation). This study also considers how the PWS affect the role of personality and its relationship with OCB and CWB. A self-reported survey was completed by 607 full-time, classified employees from a large hospital complex in South Central United States. Results from multivariate analysis of variance indicate significant effects for the PWS predicting OCB and CWB, although the PWS were most predictive of behaviors directed at the organization. Findings from moderated regression analyses also demonstrate significant and marginally significant interactions between PWS and personality in predicting behavior. Specifically, the reluctant stayer mindset depressed the relationship between positive affectivity and OCB and the enthusiastic stayer mindset strengthened the relationship between negativity and CWB. Results are discussed and implications for turnover research are presented.
Rodger Griffeth (Advisor)
Jeff Vancouver (Committee Member)
Keith Markman (Committee Member)
Diana Schwerha (Committee Member)
Jason Stoner (Committee Member)

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  • Robinson, S. D. (2014). Expanding Turnover Theory: Testing Behavioral Predictions of the Proximal Withdrawal States and Destinations (PWSD) Model [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1416255341

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Robinson, Sean. Expanding Turnover Theory: Testing Behavioral Predictions of the Proximal Withdrawal States and Destinations (PWSD) Model. 2014. Ohio University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1416255341.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Robinson, Sean. "Expanding Turnover Theory: Testing Behavioral Predictions of the Proximal Withdrawal States and Destinations (PWSD) Model." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1416255341

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)