The Trauma in Organizational Change: Correlation Study of Change Fatigue and PTSD in the Workplace

The Trauma in Organizational Change: Correlation Study of Change Fatigue and PTSD in the Workplace

Blair Rhodes Ellis | 2019

Abstract

This quantitative research study explored the concept of organizational change, specifically change fatigue and its impact on the psychological well-being and indicators of trauma among employees. Employees from an American regional community college participated within the study and responded to prompts from two questionnaires, Change Fatigue Instrumentation and the PTSD Civilian Checklist (PCL-C). These instruments compiled non-parametric quantitative data and were analyzed utilizing the Spearman Rho correlation analysis. Results from this study determined whether there was a correlation between change fatigue and PTSD within the work environment of non-military and non-first responders. Results gathered from this study support the further research of work-related trauma in relatively traditional work environments. Additionally, this research introduces the need to explore leadership characteristics that influence employees’ wellness and health.