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Humanness in times of uncertainty: On the link between perceived job insecurity, self‐objectification and well‐being

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The current work scenario is pervaded by widespread perceptions of job insecurity, which is one of the main stress factors for workers and their well‐being. This article aims to investigate the link between these perceptions and a most inner dimension, that is, people's tendency to self‐objectify (i.e., self‐viewing as objects rather than fully human beings). Furthermore, we aim to verify the role of this self‐objectifying process in explaining the well‐established relation between perceived job insecurity and well‐being. Across four studies and a single‐article meta‐analysis (total N = 684), we show that perceived job insecurity is consistently linked with self‐objectification. Furthermore, this objectifying self‐perception is associated with decreased well‐being and plays a mediational role in the link between perceived job insecurity and this latter variable.

Source: European Journal of Social Psychology

DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.2897

Authors: Cristina Baldissarri, Stefano Pagliaro, Manuel Teresi, Luca Andrighetto

Institutions: University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Chieti-Pescara, University of Genoa

Language: English

Topic: Employment and Welfare Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550