Cognitive style similarity: is your perception your reality?

dc.contributor.advisorMello, Abby L.
dc.contributor.authorDouglas, Danielle
dc.contributor.departmentTowson University. Department of Psychology
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-17T19:35:01Z
dc.date.available2015-12-17T19:35:01Z
dc.date.issued2015-07-13
dc.date.submitted2015-05
dc.description(M.A.) -- Towson University, 2015.
dc.description.abstractExisting literature on cognitive style similarity has shown its importance in workplace relationships. But there is inconsistency in results across these studies as to whether similarity is beneficial or a hindrance. The present study addressed this and aimed to explore whether the inconsistency is because perceptions of the similarity are just as important as the actual similarity. More specifically, it explored whether actual cognitive style similarity or subordinate-perceived cognitive style similarity in supervisor-subordinate dyads are related, and further, which best predicts subordinate outcomes. Results indicated that actual similarity and subordinate-perceived similarity are not significantly related, and that subordinate-perceive similarity significantly predicts interpersonal/social outcomes (empowerment, LMX quality, and relationship) and actual cognitive style similarity significantly predicts task-related outcomes (task conflict). Additionally, results indicated similarity is more advantageous than dissimilarity. Suggestions for future research as well as implications for theory and practice are discussed.
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dc.format.extentv, 61 pages
dc.genretheses
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/M2298D
dc.identifier.otherTSP2015Douglas
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/2032
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleCognitive style similarity: is your perception your reality?
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