Keywords

Hazing, Severity, Attributions, Socialization

Abstract

Workplace hazing has scarcely been researched, and when it has, the results have not always aligned. This study seeks to remedy the discrepant findings by examining the importance of hazing severity, as prior operationalizations of hazing severity utilizing the most frequently used and validated measure of workplace hazing do not adequately measure severity, as well as by introducing attribution theory to offer a potential explanation as to why some people respond favorably and others unfavorably to being hazed. This study utilized an experimental 2x2 factorial design with an added control group to examine whether the severity of the hazing and the attribution of the hazing impacted how the 198 participants reacted to the hazing. The attribution manipulation failed to adequately manipulate attributions of hazing, however analyses suggest that severity ratings and attributions are intertwined and impact how individuals respond to experiencing hazing. More research is needed to examine the impact of attributions due to the failure of the manipulation.

Completion Date

2025

Semester

Spring

Committee Chair

Jex, Steve

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Sciences

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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