Abstract
Research in psychological contracts at work continues to expand and advance. In this article, we summarize and integrate this scholarship, addressing definitional issues, theoretical perspectives, plus antecedents and consequences of psychological contract breach (PCB). We identify future research opportunities that can enrich our understanding of PCB and its consequences for employees' work attitudes and behaviors.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 366-371 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780080970875 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780080970868 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 26 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Equity theory
- Group value model
- Psychological contract
- Psychological contract breach
- Psychological contract violation
- Social exchange theory
- Unmet expectations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences