What is it about?

This research revealed that individuals' personalities affect their perception of self-distinctness from colleagues. Such perceptions—more than the actual differences—can influence job satisfaction, teamwork, resignation, and overall workplace behavior.

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Why is it important?

This research looks at how differences between people, especially deeper traits like personality, affect how they see each other at work. By testing these perceptions directly, the study provides insights for future research and practical ways to manage diverse teams.

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This page is a summary of: Perceived deep-level dissimilarity: Personality antecedents and impact on overall job attitude, helping, work withdrawal, and turnover, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, July 2008, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.obhdp.2008.01.002.
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