סמינר בהתנהגות ארגונית

Abstract

Past research has rarely investigated how civilians are affected by adherence to a consistent pattern of attending work in a regular, predictable manner (i.e., work routine) during war time. The current study offers competing theoretical arguments on how work routine and gender combine to explain the association between primary appraisal and war-related stress among civilians during the second Lebanon war (July-August 2006). Our results suggest that negative affect (a symptom of stress) is associated with more negative primary appraisal of the war situation (i.e., higher threat appraisal). The association between negative affect and appraisal was attenuated among individuals engaging in regular work routine and among men. Moreover, the positive impact of work routine on appraisal was stronger among women than among men. This study provides insight into the role of the workplace in the lives of civilians exposed to continuing unsafe situations. In light of past research suggesting that women are more vulnerable to war-related stress than men, this study proposes that regular work routine may be particularly beneficial for women.