Workplace Friendships among Bank Employees in Eastern Libya. (16th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bader, Hind A. M.; Hashim, Intan H. M.; Zaharim, Norzarina Mohd
• Is Part Of: Domes. Volume 22:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2013-04-16
• Subjects: Middle East -- Periodicals; Africa, North -- Periodicals; Middle East -- Book reviews -- Periodicals; Africa, North -- Book reviews -- Periodicals; 956.005
• DOI: 10.1111/dome.12020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1060-4367

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The purpose of this study was to examine workplace friendships among 536 employees of Wahda Bank in four cities in Eastern Libya. In this study, a Workplace Friendship Scale (WFS) was used to assess opportunities for and the presence of friendships. Participants in this study reported mainly positive friendships at the workplace. Participants of different gender, ages, education levels, cities, and durations of work in different departments reported various opportunities for workplace friendships. However, marital status and type of occupation were not significantly related to friendships at the workplace. Findings suggest both similar and unique patterns of friendships compared to those studied outside Libya.</p> </abstract>