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Focus of attention at work: Construct definition and empirical validation
Author(s) -
Gardner Donald G.,
Dunham Randall B.,
Cummings L. L.,
Pierce Jon L.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of occupational psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 2044-8325
pISSN - 0305-8107
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8325.1989.tb00478.x
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , operationalization , focus (optics) , construct validity , psychology , work (physics) , empirical research , social psychology , cognitive psychology , computer science , epistemology , psychometrics , developmental psychology , engineering , mechanical engineering , philosophy , physics , optics , programming language
This paper introduces a multifaceted construct labelled ‘employee focus of attention’. Conceptual and operational definitions for the construct are provided. Evidence from four different studies is presented to establish content, construct and face validity for the operationalization. Data support the general hypothesis that the degree to which employees think about various targets in their work environment affects their reactions to those targets. It is concluded that with further development the focus of attention construct may provide a viable way to enhance explanations of employee reactions to their work environments. Suggestions for future research on the focus of attention construct are provided.