Theory Database (prototype)

Theory 2: Affective Events Theory

Number of Constructs: 7
Number of Triples: 8

Theory triples

• Work environment features influences Work events
• Work events influences Affective reactions
• Affective reactions influences Work attitudes
• Work attitudes influences Judgement-driven behaviours
• Affective reactions influences Affect-driven behaviours
• Dispositions influences the 'Work events' to 'Affective reactions' Influences relationship
• Dispositions influences Affective reactions
• Work environment features influences Work attitudes

Theory illustration

Theory Reference

• Weiss, H. M. & Cropanzano, R. (1996). Affective events theory: A theoretical discussion of the structure, causes, and consequences of affective experiences at work. Research in Organisational Behaviour, 18, 1-74.