The Silent Divide: Leader-Member Exchange, Communication Anxiety, and Age-Related Defensive Silence
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| Title: | The Silent Divide: Leader-Member Exchange, Communication Anxiety, and Age-Related Defensive Silence |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rebecca J. Greer (ORCID |
| Source: | Business and Professional Communication Quarterly. 2026 89(3):675-694. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Work Environment, Demography, Leadership Styles, Interpersonal Communication, Anxiety, Work Experience, Age Differences, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship, Affective Behavior, Employee Attitudes, Fear, Experience |
| DOI: | 10.1177/23294906241301354 |
| ISSN: | 2329-4922 2329-4906 |
| Abstract: | Modern workplace demographics are changing and so too are workplace relationships. This research explores the impact of poor leader relationships on voice behaviors--more specifically, defensive silence. Results indicate a negative relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX) and defensive silence, a positive relationship between communicative anxiety and defensive silence, and a negative relationship between communicative anxiety and LMX. Additionally, a significant interaction is found between age, years of supervisory experience, LMX, and defensive silence. Theoretical and practical implications for workplace relationships are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 20260101 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1514723 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Modern workplace demographics are changing and so too are workplace relationships. This research explores the impact of poor leader relationships on voice behaviors--more specifically, defensive silence. Results indicate a negative relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX) and defensive silence, a positive relationship between communicative anxiety and defensive silence, and a negative relationship between communicative anxiety and LMX. Additionally, a significant interaction is found between age, years of supervisory experience, LMX, and defensive silence. Theoretical and practical implications for workplace relationships are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2329-4922 2329-4906 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/23294906241301354 |
