Procedural Justice Research Articles

Citizens' acceptance of prefabricated housing in China: the role of procedural justice and uncertainty

PurposeThis study explores citizens’ acceptance of prefabricated housing (PH) from the perspective of socio-demographic and psychological factors, aiming to reveal the formation of PH acceptance and realize a sustainable development of PH.Design/methodology/approachThis study proposed hypotheses drawing on procedural justice theory and uncertainty management theory. A survey of 245 respondents was conducted, and the collected data was analyzed in a stepwise multiple regression model. Then, the psychological influencing mechanism was demonstrated using a mediation model.FindingsResults of the data analysis manifested that citizens’ acceptance of PH was influenced by socio-demographic and psychological factors, where psychological factors had more significant effects on acceptance than socio-demographic factors. The psychological mechanism was examined by verifying the mediating role of uncertainty between procedural justice and the acceptance of PH. Furthermore, a scientific strategy for developing PH was proposed based on this empirical study.Originality/valueThis study extends the knowledge of procedural justice theory by investigating people’s acceptance in the PH context. This study is also one of the first studies to unveil the psychological mechanism toward a high-cost product with invisible technological innovation. This study contributes to the literature by introducing uncertainty management theory to a controversial issue, examining and expanding its application in a complicated context. Moreover, results highlight the positive influence of fair processes on controversial issues.

Research-Community Partnerships for promoting procedural environmental justice in industrially contaminated areas.

Research-Community Partnerships for promoting procedural environmental justice in industrially contaminated areas.

Cynicism, justice and behavioral support for change: a moderated mediation analysis

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to describe and explain the relationship between organizational justice, as an environment and as a buffer and suppressant for influencing cynicism about organizational change (CAOC), thereby influencing change-supportive behavior (CSB) and its impact on higher education performance (OP). The social cognitive theory was applied to test the moderating role of perceived organizational justice in the relationship between CAOC, CSB, and OP.Design/methodology/approachThe research found support for the proposed model using data collected from 91 faculties at 10 autonomous higher education institutions in Indonesia and a multisource research design with a non-academic staff sample.FindingsThis finding confirms that distributive and interactional justice only influences organizational performance when perceived as moderate or high. The moderated mediation analysis findings were supported by the moderating variable of procedural justice but were supported by the moderating variables of distributive and interactional justice.Originality/valueAs a determinant of CAOC on non-academic staff in Indonesia, a country with a high-power distance, cynicism towards change is difficult to detect due to the prevalence of silent cynicism.

Can whistleblowing reshape public organizations? Examining the consequences of whistleblowing on procedural justice and perceived organizational performance

There has been a significant increase in whistleblowing research in public administration. However, less is known about what happens to public organizations after a whistle is blown. Based on insights from whistleblowing consequence studies and theories of procedural justice, we examine the effects of whistleblowing outcomes on public organizations. The purpose is to discover how whistleblowing claims handled by a neutral resolution mechanism—the U.S. Office of Special Council—reshape public employees’ justice perceptions and perceived organizational performance that are connected to organizational change. The dynamic panel findings from a decade (2009-2020) indicate that whistleblowing alters the collective perceptions either in a positive or negative manner. Therefore, this study claims that management plays an important role in dealing with whistleblowers. Moreover, this study discusses implications for advancing our understanding of whistleblowing in the public sector as well as developing policies to translate employee voices into organizational resources.

The relationship between workplace justice and self-evaluated nonfatal occupational accidents among healthcare employees in Taiwan: An observational study.

The relationship between workplace justice and nonfatal occupational accidents in a single-payer healthcare system has rarely been explored. As countries strive to achieve and sustain universal health coverage, healthcare workers' occupational safety and health require greater concerns. We used the data from a national survey conducted on randomly sampled Taiwanese workers. One hundred forty eight males and 567 females, with a total of 715 healthcare workers aged 20 to 65, were analyzed. The workplace scale consisted of 4 subcomponents, including distributive justice, interpersonal justice, information justice, and procedural justice, and was dichotomized into low and high groups in each dimension. Logistic regression models examined the relationship between workplace justice and self-evaluated occupational accidents among healthcare employees. The prevalence of self-evaluated occupational accidents in healthcare employees was 15.54% and 11.64% for men and women, respectively. After adjusting variables such as sociodemographic variables, physical job demands, shift work status, work contract, and psychological job demands, regression analyses indicated that health employees with lower distributive justice, interpersonal justice, information justice, and procedural justice were significantly associated with self-evaluated occupational accidents both in males and females. Expanding the study to include healthcare systems in different countries could enhance the generalizability of the findings. Offering specific recommendations for policymakers and healthcare administrators to improve workplace justice and reduce occupational accidents.

Social License to Operate for NIMBY Infrastructures: The Mechanism of the Four Components of Procedural Justice

The key to obtaining the Social License to Operate (SLO) for businesses in the not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) infrastructure projects is the justice of the process. The study constructs a model to analyze the effect of the four components of procedural justice (procedural regulations and the behavior and attitudes of the government and construction enterprises) on the SLO. A large-scale questionnaire survey is conducted to assess the role and the extent of the influence of these four components in obtaining the SLO for NIMBY infrastructures. The results of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and mediation effects tests show that procedural justice significantly influences the SLO for NIMBY infrastructure projects. All four components significantly improve community trust and social acceptance of the project. The construction enterprise’s informal treatment of the public’s behavior and attitudes has the largest influence, whereas the government’s formal treatment of the public’s behavior and attitudes has the least influence. The findings provide theoretical and practical guidance for improving the SLO for NIMBY infrastructure projects and promoting the sustainable development of these projects.

Community rights and energy politics in a pro-fracking Appalachian town

Research shows that conservatives support fossil fuel extraction and distrust regulation. Yet scholarship overlooks where environmentalist and conservative interests may align—a question I explore through studying a rural, white, and conservative Pennsylvania community where many leased their land for shale gas drilling (fracking). Landowners endorsed fracking and discredited state regulators and environmentalists. Eventually, however, many became troubled by how their land sovereignty and community “home rule” were eroded by petroleum companies and state zoning preemption laws. Though few rejected fracking outright, most believed their town should be allowed to manage the industry’s footprint. Although climate advocates increasingly view local sovereignty as enabling NIMBYism that stymies climate action, communities often experience state-led energy siting policies as a procedural injustice. Regarding fracking, community empowerment would abet climate action by enabling municipal checks on industrial expansion. Environmentalists could forge alliances with rural, conservative towns by supporting greater local democratic decision-making over fracking.

Perilaku Kewargaan Organisasi (OCB): Perspektif Keadilan Prosedural

This study aims to draw conclusive findings and provide a detailed overview of the investigated phenomenon using data collected at a single point in time. The survey was conducted through the distribution of questionnaires among employees working at a manufacturing company in Jepara Regency. The sampling technique used was stratified random sampling based on employee positions to ensure that all employee groups were represented, with a sample size of 108 respondents. The authors ensured that responses from each employee position had equal representation in the analysis. The coded data were then imported into SmartPLS 3 software for comprehensive analysis. The analysis results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between procedural justice and employee job satisfaction. Additionally, employee job satisfaction has a significant positive impact on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Mediation analysis revealed that job satisfaction fully mediates the relationship between procedural justice and OCB, where the direct path between procedural justice and OCB becomes insignificant when job satisfaction is included as a mediator. The managerial implications of these findings are that companies should focus on improving employee job satisfaction through effective implementation of procedural justice to encourage OCB. From an academic contribution perspective, this study enhances the understanding of the mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between procedural justice and OCB, and supports previous research highlighting the importance of organizational justice in enhancing job satisfaction.

Legal Certainty and Procedural Justice in Land Management in Indonesia: Ensuring Rights Protection and Effective Dispute Resolution

Land disputes are a persistent issue in many countries, including Indonesia, often complicated by conflicting land certificates and ambiguous regulations. This article explores the multifaceted aspects of resolving such disputes, emphasizing the pivotal role of land certificates in achieving legal certainty. In addressing these challenges, the research employs the juridical-normative legal method to analyze the complexities inherent in land dispute resolution. A significant finding is that disputes involving dual certificates frequently entail multiple stakeholders, necessitating a meticulous determination of rights and liabilities among the parties involved. Thus, the principle of dignified justice becomes paramount in adjudicating these disputes, ensuring equitable outcomes for all parties. The prevalence of dual certificates exacerbates legal uncertainty for landholders, undermining the efficacy of certificates as conclusive evidence of ownership. Consequently, there is a pressing need for legislative reforms aimed at fortifying the validity and indisputability of land certificates. Strengthening the legal framework is essential to uphold the integrity of property rights and enhance confidence in the judicial process. Agrarian reform emerges as a pivotal strategy in addressing these issues, offering a systematic approach to resolve disputes and establish robust legal frameworks. By reforming existing regulations, stakeholders can mitigate ambiguities and streamline processes, thereby fostering an environment conducive to sustainable development and equitable land distribution. Effective resolution of land disputes hinges upon collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, legal institutions, and community representatives. These collaborations are instrumental in devising comprehensive strategies that promote legal certainty and uphold justice.

Understanding how justice is considered in climate adaptation approaches: a qualitative review of climate adaptation plans

ABSTRACT Despite a growing focus on climate justice, prior research has revealed scant details about how marginalised groups have been engaged in local climate adaptation processes. This study aims to understand how justice is considered in these processes through a qualitative review of climate adaptation plans and related documents from US municipalities. We reviewed 101 plans published between 2010 and 2021 using the three-dimensional framework of recognitional, distributional, and procedural justice. Overall, our findings revealed a stronger focus on recognitional and distributional justice than procedural. Recognitional justice mainly focused on who is most vulnerable to climate change and how, with most plans adopting a similar understanding of vulnerability. Plans less frequently acknowledged how historical injustices contribute to vulnerability. Distributional justice was addressed through adaptation strategies across six areas (e.g. health and safety, buildings, green infrastructure, professional development, food, and transit), focusing greater attention on expanding existing programmes than new initiatives. Little attention was given to the potential negative impacts of proposed strategies. Procedural justice was mainly considered through one-off opportunities, rather than more extensive engagement in decision-making. Most plans lacked implementation considerations, for justice or otherwise, but when included, details mainly focused on who would be involved and not how strategies would be implemented. These findings provide an array of approaches to incorporate justice in adaptation planning and support several considerations for developing future plans.

Justice concerns in large-scale renewable energy projects: a case study echoing the importance of procedural justice in wind energy development in Kenya

BackgroundLarge-scale renewable energy projects are increasingly being rolled out across rural Kenya, with the government playing a frontline role in attracting energy investors through various state-led and state-centric policies and investment incentives such as feed-in-tariffs and power purchase agreements. While these policies are commendable, and are indeed attracting many private investors, existing studies document how social and environmental justice concerns are often overlooked—sometimes causing local contestations against energy projects. However, to date, there has been less attention given to cases where procedural justice elements (e.g., access to information, access to meaningful participation, access to justice, and respect for local culture) led to a successful land negotiation for energy development without outright conflict. Using a case study in Kenya, this article aims to bridge this gap by showing how a fair application of various elements of procedural justice in land consultation has facilitated the establishment of the Kipeto wind farm. This qualitative research is based on semi-structured interviews that took place from February to March 2023, with a follow-up visit in December the same year, supplemented with review of secondary data sources.ResultsThe results indicate that for energy projects to be accommodated in and by communities, access to land must be properly negotiated, particularly with the actual landowners whose livelihoods are most likely to be implicated by the project. Second, local people’s perception of what they regard as a ‘just’ or ‘fair’ process of land consultation constitutes the basis for their acquiescence and compliance.ConclusionEnsuring a ‘just’ procedure in land consultation with the actual landowners is a key strategy to avoid conflicts. Land investors, governments, and policy-makers who interface and negotiate with communities must ensure the provision of procedural justice, particularly in contexts where local livelihood is tied to land and where land is individually owned. Although the findings suggest a positive case of wind energy development in Kenya, the project is barely 4 years old; things may change overtime if agreed conditions are not met as specified in the MoU. Therefore, additional follow-up research is needed to ascertain the extent to which both KEL and landowners live up to their promises.

Treat me fairly now or I will commit misconduct later: integrating general strain and procedural (in)justice in graduate education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to integrate general strain theory and procedural justice in the context of research misconduct in university settings. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on media accounts and past research, the authors present data on the financial costs of research misconduct to universities and identify graduate school processes as a possible source of strain may lead to misconduct. Relevant research on procedural justice in organizational settings is also examined. Findings The available literature suggests that the use of procedurally just practices will help reduce strain, and in doing so, potentially prevent research misconduct in university settings. The authors present an integrated theoretical model that can be tested in future empirical studies of research misconduct and other forms of white-collar crime in universities. Directions for future theoretically informed research are discussed, along with recommendations for graduate program administrators. Originality/value Research misconduct causes significant financial and reputational costs to universities. While past research focuses on mentoring and training for preventing misconduct by graduate students, this study argues that the use of fair evaluations and other procedurally just processes is also important.

Research on tourism spatial justice based on residents' perception: A case study on Babao Town of Qilian Mountain National Park (Qinghai area)

As an important nature reserve, national parks play an important role in tourism development, not only in helping residents find employment and maintain vitality, but also in recovering funds, natural education, and environmental protection. Therefore, in the development of national park tourism, it is necessary to adhere to the development concept of spatial justice to ensure the fairness of tourism development. Based on the theory of fairness preference, this paper divides tourism spatial justice into intentional justice, procedural justice, participatory justice, distributive justice, and resultant justice, and discusses the influence relationship between them. Through the questionnaire survey, 241 effective samples are obtained, the structural equation model of tourism spatial justice is constructed, and the path analysis and intermediary effect test are carried out. Research findings: (1) In the tourism spatial justice perception model, procedural justice, participatory justice, and distributive justice all have a significant positive impact on resultant justice, and the path coefficient of distributive justice is the largest. (2) On the path from intentional justice to resultant justice, procedural justice, and participation justice play an intermediary role respectively; Procedural justice and participatory justice, procedural justice and distributive justice play a chain intermediary role respectively. This study divided the dimensions of tourism spatial justice, incorporating participatory justice and distributive justice into traditional equity preference theory, and proved the perception model of tourism spatial justice from the perspective of community residents. At the same time, the interrelationships within the model were verified and explored, exploring the differences between the implementation of tourism spatial justice in national parks and general tourism destinations, to enrich relevant research in the field of tourism spatial justice in national parks and provide reference for the tourism development of national parks. Management implicationsThe development of tourism destinations is pursuing the goal of realizing spatial justice in tourism. The uneven distribution of tourism benefits within national parks is the main reflection of the issue of tourism spatial justice in this study. National park tourism development aims to improve the perception of fairness among local residents and optimize the distribution plan of tourism benefits. The perception of other forms of justice is influenced by the issue of procedural justice among residents. The only way to ensure effective justice in the tourism space within national parks is by ensuring that residents' rights are not compromised in tourism development. In the future, the construction of national parks should attach great importance to considering the distribution and rights of residents, avoiding the problem of residents being able to participate but unable to make profits, in order to better achieve the overall function of national parks.

The Effect of Quiet Leadership in Promoting Organizational Justice An Analytical Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Teachers at The Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Al-Kufa Technical Institute, Kufa, Iraq

The study focused on measuring effect quiet leadership in its three dimensions: (tenacity, modesty, and restraint) in promoting organizational justice in its three dimensions, (distributional justice, procedural justice, and interactive justice) by the teachers at the Technical Institute of Kufa, as the researcher used the descriptive analytical method, A random sample of the teaching staff at the Kufa Technical Institute was chosen as a group to conduct the study. Its size was (86) teaching staff, The study attempted to answer several questions, including the effect of Quiet Leadership in achieving organizational justice, To answer the questions raised, the study was built on two main hypotheses: To verify the validity of the hypotheses that were built, as well as to process the data that resulted from the study’s answer, After using the statistical program (Smart pls) to test the research hypotheses and to reach a set of results and recommendations, the study concluded that there is an influence relationship between quiet leadership and organizational justice and that quiet leadership has a positive effect on the justice of the organization.

How do BPoC design professionals pursue environmental justice considerations when planning and designing recreational spaces?

ABSTRACT Recreational spaces like parks and playgrounds play a vital role in community development. They serve as avenues for important experiences like physical activity, social interaction, and shared cultural expressions. However, BPoC (Black Person, and Person of Color) communities face disparate unjust environmental barriers to utilizing such spaces. Yet not much is known about how BPoC professionals in dedicated professional associations, could address such barriers through the pursuit of environmental justice when planning and designing recreational spaces. This study aims to address this lacuna in research. Findings from in-depth interviews demonstrate that in the design and planning of spaces for recreation, BPoC design professionals drew on their lived experiences from community history and personal encounters to: (1) foster opportunities for participation in design and planning processes (procedural justice), (2) address location-related concerns pertaining to systemic strains in resource allocation (distributive justice), and (3) integrate features that support socio-cultural relationships (interactional justice).

Customer Incivility and Employees Work Withdrawal in Tourism and Hospitality Establishments: The Mediating Role of Organizational Frustration and Moderator Role of Procedural Injustice

Customer Incivility and Employees Work Withdrawal in Tourism and Hospitality Establishments: The Mediating Role of Organizational Frustration and Moderator Role of Procedural Injustice

Relational processes for transformative climate justice policymaking: insights from a Western Australian community of practice

ABSTRACT This article explores how relational approaches to policymaking across multiple levels and sectors of society might enable transformative climate justice. It draws on a unique case study from the state of Western Australia (WA), where climate justice is thwarted by the coloniality of climate politics and the hegemony of the fossil fuel industry. It examines the relational processes of a climate and health community of practice (CoP) in WA that involves people across the health sector, public service, non-government, and community. The CoP had an important role in enabling the WA Government’s public inquiry into climate change and health in 2019–2020, which stimulated a range of new policies, strategies, and inquiries in the state’s climate policy subsystem where meaningful climate action was previously lacking. To understand how relational processes and practices may have enabled the Inquiry, and their transformative potential, a participatory action research study was undertaken. This article reports on findings from interviews and collective analysis with co-researchers including advocates, public servants, and practitioners working at the intersection of climate and health in WA. The Inquiry was in part enabled by relational practices and processes, demonstrated through a Community of Practice, relational organizing, and diverse advocacy coalitions. The article then applies an Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis to assess the transformative potential of a relational approach to climate-responsive policymaking. The analysis reveals persistent inequities concerning recognitional and procedural climate justice and suggests ways that diverse actors involved in policymaking can use a relational approach to address them.

Police perceptions of BWCs by type of law enforcement agency: procedural justice, legitimacy, lawfulness, compliance and cooperation

PurposeThis study examined whether officers’ perceptions of the effect of BWCs on procedural justice, police lawfulness, police legitimacy, compliance with police and law, and cooperation with police differed by type of law enforcement agency.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from a survey administered to 152 police officers from State Police, City Police, University Police, and Sheriff’s Office.FindingsThe multivariate analyses found that City Police officers hold significantly more positive perceptions than University Police (on police legitimacy and cooperation with police), State Police (except for police lawfulness, on all other outcomes), and Sheriffs’ Office officers (on procedural justice and police legitimacy). Additionally, Sheriffs’ Office officers hold significantly more positive perceptions than University Police (on police legitimacy, cooperation with police, and compliance with police) and State Police (on police legitimacy, cooperation with police, compliance with police and law). No significant difference was found between University Police and State Police officers.Originality/valueThis is the first study that examines whether officers’ perceptions of the outcomes differ by type of law enforcement agency.

Status of Organizational Justice Dimensions: Evidence from Banks and Insurance Companies

This study examines the current state of organizational justice based on the perspectives of managers and employees in Nepalese banks and insurance companies. It also examines the differences in organizational justice dimensions. It uses a survey method, with questionnaires serving as the major tool. A total of 480 questionnaires (30 in each of the 16 institutions, including 8 commercial banks and 8 insurance companies) were distributed, and 327 (68.10%) of the completed and returned copies were used for the study. The findings demonstrate that employees generally rate their job schedule as adequate, their income as appropriate, and their workload and job requirements as reasonable. The findings indicate that employees have a positive perception of procedural justice. They also indicate that employees believe management treats them with respect, dignity, and honesty. The results suggest that the three dimensions of organizational justice differ significantly among Nepalese respondents. However, all three justice dimensions are crucial for organizational success. Therefore, companies' primary priorities should be to improve organizational justice. They should motivate employees to put up a significant effort for the benefit of the companies.

Why did Taiwanese Youth Protest in 2014? Emergence of protests from the Perspective of Mobilization Structures and Shared Grievances

The purpose of the paper is to restudy the reasons for youth activism in Taiwan in 2014, which led to the so-called Sunflower Movement. The study is based on desk research and semi-structured interviews and expert interviews conducted by the authors, and in the framework of the Daybreak Project. Additionally the analysis on the social media posts during the movement was conducted. Data were analyzed through the Bert Klandermans’ model on reasons for collective mobilization. The supply side of mobilization was divided into the role of mobilizing structures and the appeal. The demand side was analyzed through: sociopolitical characteristics of the participants; social embeddedness; shared grievances and shared emotions; group identification. The paper assumes that participation in the protests was a result of mobilizational structures – student discussion groups and the sense that the authorities were violating procedural justice principles – mainly in connection with the processing of the CSSTA.