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ArticleJournal of athletic training2018

The Organizational Climate in Collegiate Athletics: An Athletic Trainer's Perspective.

Stephanie M Mazerolle, Christianne M Eason

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Stephanie M MazerolleUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs.
Christianne M EasonLasell College, Newton, MA.
Lasell College · USUniversity of Connecticut · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextAn organizational climate is largely based on an employee's perceptions of the working conditions in which he or she engages regularly. A multifaceted concept, the organizational climate is often formed by perceptions of employee welfare, rewards, and support. Achieving work-life balance is also a part of the climate.

objectiveTo learn collegiate athletic trainers' perceptions of organizational climate and specifically how it may pertain to their work-life balance.

designPhenomenologic study.

settingCollegiate practice setting. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsThirty athletic trainers working in the collegiate athletics setting took part in 1-on-1 phone interviews. The participants were 30.5 (interquartile range [IQR] = 7.75) years old and had been certified for 7 (IQR = 5) years and at their current position for 4 (IQR = 3) years. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Participants completed a phone interview that followed a semistructured framework. All transcribed interviews were analyzed using a phenomenologic approach. Researcher triangulation, expert review, and data saturation were used to establish credibility.

resultsAthletic trainers working in the collegiate athletics setting who had positive perceptions of their work-life balance described their organizational climate as family friendly. Our participants' supervisors allowed for autonomy related to work scheduling, which provided opportunities for work-life balance. These athletic trainers believed that they worked in a climate that was collegial, which was helpful for work-life balance. In addition, the importance of placing family first was part of the climate.

conclusionsThe perceptions of our participants revealed a climate of family friendliness, supervisor support, and collegiality among staff members, which facilitated the positive climate for work-life balance. The mindset embraced the importance of family and recognized that work did not always have to supersede personal priorities.

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PMID29251534
PMCPMC5800734
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