Recent Advancements in the Application of Attachment Theory to Work

Abstract

In this symposium, we will present three empirical papers that adopt creative conceptual perspectives and methodologies to advance the attachment theory-based research in the work domain. We will also have in-depth introductions to and discussions about the contributions attachment theory has made to the study of organizational behavior, and more importantly, its potential to inspire future work. Knowledge Sharing Processes across Employee Attachment Configurations Presenter: Matthew McLarnon; Mount Royal U. Presenter: Ian R. Gellatly; U. of Alberta Presenter: David Richards; Lakehead U. Presenter: Ofer Arazy; U. of Haifa Investigating Persistent Low Quality Leader-Follower Relationship from an Attachment Perspective Presenter: Per-Magnus Moe Thompson; BI Norwegian Business School Presenter: Linda Vestnes Saeter; U. of Oslo Stay with Me: The Roles of Leader Attachment Orientations and Tenure in Employee Retention Presenter: Dritjon Gruda; National U. of Ireland, Maynooth Presenter: Annilee Game; U. of East Anglia Presenter: Aoife Kavanagh; Maynooth U., Ireland Presenter: Dimitra Karanatsiou; Aristotle U. of Thessaloniki Presenter: Athena Vakali; Aristotle U. of Thessaloniki