The role of attachment and leader caregiving in followers' negative affective experiences

Game, Annilee, West, Michael A. and Thomas, Geoff (2016) The role of attachment and leader caregiving in followers' negative affective experiences. In: Emotions and Organizational Governance. Research on Emotion in Organizations, 12 . Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., pp. 35-67. ISBN 978-1-78560-998-5

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore the roles of perceived leader caregiving, and followers’ leader-specific attachment orientations, in followers’ experiences of negative interactions and emotions. Methodology/approach: In a qualitative field study, individuals identified as secure and insecure (avoidant or anxious) on a pre-measure of leader-specific attachment, were interviewed regarding perceptions of leader caregiving and experiences of negative affective events in their current leadership dyad. Findings: Followers perceived and interpreted negative interpersonal events and emotions in ways that reflected underlying attachment concerns, and embedded perceptions, of leader caregiving quality. Research limitations/implications: The study was small-scale but provides rich relational information on which future researchers can build to further explore the development and impact of leader-follower attachment dynamics. Practical implications: Attachment-focused leadership development training may be useful in enhancing leader-follower relationship quality. Originality/value: This study is the first to demonstrate qualitatively the associations between followers’ leader-specific attachment orientations, their perceptions of leader caregiving, and their experiences of negative affective events in the leader-follower dyad.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	negative emotions,affective events,leadership,attachment theory,caregiving,qualitative
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Employment Systems and Institutions
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	22 Mar 2016 09:42
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2022 23:46
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/57877
DOI:	10.1108/S1746-979120160000012002

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