Childhood cancer survivors' workplace experiences

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dc.contributor.advisorHebl, Michelle R.en_US
dc.creatorMartinez, Larry Rossen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-07-25T02:05:18Zen_US
dc.date.available2011-07-25T02:05:18Zen_US
dc.date.issued2010en_US
dc.description.abstractRecent advances in the treatment of childhood cancer have resulted in more and healthier working survivors than ever before. However, the current organizational literature has not investigated concerns that this group of employees may have. This research is the first of its kind to assess the workplace experiences of childhood cancer survivors. Results indicate that childhood cancer survivors generally report positive workplace experiences, willingness to disclose that they are survivors at work, and high levels of social support. The level of disclosure was predicted by individual characteristics including the centrality of being a survivor to one's self-concept and perceived organizational support. Disclosing at work was related to positive workplace outcomes including higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, person/organization fit and worker engagement, and lower job anxiety and turnover intentions. Support from coworkers strongly mediated the relationship between disclosure and workplace outcomes. Implications for organizations and employees are discussed.en_US
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen_US
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS PSYCH. 2011 MARTINEZen_US
dc.identifier.citationMartinez, Larry Ross. "Childhood cancer survivors' workplace experiences." (2010) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/62016">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/62016</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/62016en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectIndustrial psychologyen_US
dc.titleChildhood cancer survivors' workplace experiencesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentPsychologyen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Sciencesen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US
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