Numerous studies have been done examining the consistent patterns of attributions that individuals make for their own behavior, referred to as attribution styles (Abramson, Seligman and Teasdale, 1978; Peterson et al., 1982; Weiner et al, 1976; Weiner, 1979; Seligman, 1990; Abramson et al., 1989; and Kent 1992). There also has been considerable research into the differences between self-attributions, and observer attributions (Martinko and Gardner, 1987; Bernardin, 1989; and Dobbins and Russell, 1986). However, the idea of attribution styles has yet to be applied to observer attributions. This study proposes that individuals may have cross-situational consistencies, or styles, in the attributions they make for the outcomes of others. / This proposal is supported through the development of a questionnaire to measure observer attribution styles. Initial construct validity was tested by examining the relationship between observer attribution style as measured by the instrument and a number of other constructs, specifically: self-attribution styles, self-monitoring, Theory X/Y beliefs, Field Dependence, Machiavellianism, and leadership behaviors. Relationships were found between Observer attribution style, and self attribution style, field dependence, and leader behaviors. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 56-12, Section: B, page: 7081. / Major Professor: Mark Martinko. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1995.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_77632 |
| Contributors | Thomson, Neal F., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 212 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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