Psychological contract types as moderator in the breach-violation and violation-burnout relationships

J Psychol. 2013 Sep-Oct;147(5):491-515. doi: 10.1080/00223980.2012.717552.

Abstract

This research examined the relationships between perceived psychological contract breach, felt violation, and burnout in a sample (n = 361) of employees from various organizations in Pakistan. The moderating role of contract types in these relationships was also tested. Findings supported a positive association between perceived psychological contract breach and felt violation and both were positively related to burnout. Transactional and relational contracts moderated the felt violation-burnout relationship. Scores on relational contract type tended to be higher than for transactional contract type showing some contextual influence.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burnout, Professional / diagnosis
  • Burnout, Professional / psychology*
  • Contracts*
  • Data Collection
  • Employee Grievances
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Male
  • Organizational Culture*
  • Personnel Management*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires