Date of Award
5-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Legacy Department
Applied Psychology
Committee Member
Dr. Robin M. Kowalski, Committee Chair
Committee Member
Dr. Patrick J. Rosopa
Committee Member
Dr. Robert R. Sinclair
Abstract
Previous research has explored complaining in the context of consumer behavior and complaints made against organizations, yet there are gaps in the literature concerning complaining in the workplace among police officers. The present study explored the audiences of complaints expressed by police officers, the topics of dissatisfaction experienced by officers, whether expressed or not, and the organizational antecedents and consequences that may accompany complaining at work. Police officers in a suburban southeastern police department were surveyed to investigate these areas. Results indicated that officers primarily complain around their peers at work, and the correlates of complaining differ by the type of complaining. Additionally, complaints at work are typically associated with work-related hassles. Limitations, as well as practical and theoretical implications, are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Morgan, Megan E., "Is it 10-4 to be a Complaining Cop? Antecedents and Consequences of Complaining at Work Among Police Officers" (2016). All Theses. 2360.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/2360