Journal article
Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures
Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy, Vol.15(2), pp.145-160
2008
Abstract
As negative employee attitudes towards alcohol and other drug (AOD) policies may have serious consequences for organizations, the present study examined demographic and attitudinal dimensions leading to employees' perceptions of AOD policy effectiveness. Survey responses were obtained from 147 employees in an Australian agricultural organization. Three dimensions of attitudes towards AOD policies were examined: knowledge of policy features, attitudes towards testing, and preventative measures such as job design and organizational involvement in community health. Demographic differences were identified, with males and blue-collar employees reporting significantly more negative attitudes towards the AOD policy. Attitude dimensions were stronger predictors of perceptions of policy effectiveness than demographics, and the strongest predictor was preventative measures. This suggests that organizations should do more than design adequate and fair AOD policies, and take a more holistic approach to AOD impairment by engaging in workplace design to reduce AOD use and promote a consistent health message to employees and the community.
Details
- Title
- Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures
- Authors/Creators
- S.K. Brown (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityP. Bain (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. Freeman (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy, Vol.15(2), pp.145-160
- Publisher
- Informa Healthcare
- Identifiers
- 991005542255607891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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