Usurpation and perceived support as determinants of the endorsement accorded formal leaders.

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Manipulated 2 independent variables, usurpation of control by the leader and perception that other members support the leader, in 2 * 2 factorial design over 3 trials. 40 male undergraduates, participating in 3-person groups, completed a test to determine apparent skill on the judgmental task confronting the group and then held an election to select a leader. The independent variables were varied through written messages received by the Ss. Results show significant main effects on the leader's endorsement for both usurpation and perceived support. No significant interactions were found, and data indicate that these effects were mediated differently. Usurpation of control caused members to become dissatisfied with participation, while perceived lack of support created dissatisfaction with the level of goal attainment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

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