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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Submitting to the follower label: Followership, positive affect, and extra-role behaviors
Zeitschrift fur Psychologie / Journal of Psychology, Volume 220, No. 4, Year 2012
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Although the importance of followership has been discussed in organizational literature, negative connotations attached to the follower label persist, including followers' lack of ability and power. In two studies, we found evidence for negative effects of the follower label. Participants who were labeled a follower (Study 1), or self-labeled as followers in their jobs (Study 2), reported lower positive affect, and in turn, fewer extra-role behaviors. These findings suggest that followers might be at risk for reinforcing their negative stereotypes by avoiding opportunities to show their abilities and demonstrate their independence. Recommendations for leaders and opportunities for future research are discussed. © 2012 Hogrefe Publishing.
Authors & Co-Authors
Barling, Julian I.
Canada, Kingston
The Stephen J. R. Smith School of Business
Statistics
Citations: 52
Authors: 1
Affiliations: 3
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Doi:
10.1027/2151-2604/a000116
ISSN:
21512604