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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 395-405 |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational Health Psychology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
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Living up to safety values in health care : The effect of leader behavioral integrity on occupational safety. / Halbesleben, J.R.; Leroy, H.; Dierynck, B.; Simons, T.; Savage, G.T.; McCaughey, D.; Leon, M.R.
In: Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Vol. 18, No. 4, 10.2013, p. 395-405.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Living up to safety values in health care
T2 - The effect of leader behavioral integrity on occupational safety
AU - Halbesleben, J.R.
AU - Leroy, H.
AU - Dierynck, B.
AU - Simons, T.
AU - Savage, G.T.
AU - McCaughey, D.
AU - Leon, M.R.
PY - 2013/10
Y1 - 2013/10
N2 - While previous research has identified that leaders’ safety expectations and safety actions are important in fostering occupational safety, research has yet to demonstrate the importance of leader alignment between safety expectations and actions for improving occupational safety. We build on safety climate literature and theory on behavioral integrity to better understand the relationship between the leader’s behavioral integrity regarding safety and work-related injuries. In a time-lagged study of 658 nurses, we find that behavioral integrity for high safety values is positively associated with greater reporting of fewer and less severe occupational injuries. The effects of behavioral integrity regarding safety can be better understood through the mediating mechanisms of safety compliance and psychological safety toward one’s supervisor. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research on safety climate
AB - While previous research has identified that leaders’ safety expectations and safety actions are important in fostering occupational safety, research has yet to demonstrate the importance of leader alignment between safety expectations and actions for improving occupational safety. We build on safety climate literature and theory on behavioral integrity to better understand the relationship between the leader’s behavioral integrity regarding safety and work-related injuries. In a time-lagged study of 658 nurses, we find that behavioral integrity for high safety values is positively associated with greater reporting of fewer and less severe occupational injuries. The effects of behavioral integrity regarding safety can be better understood through the mediating mechanisms of safety compliance and psychological safety toward one’s supervisor. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research on safety climate
U2 - 10.1037/a0034086
DO - 10.1037/a0034086
M3 - Article
VL - 18
SP - 395
EP - 405
JO - Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
JF - Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
SN - 1076-8998
IS - 4
ER -