Drug testing, drug treatment, and marijuana use: A fairness perspective.

Paronto, Matthew E.; Truxillo, Donald M.; Bauer, Talya N.; Leo, Michael C.

doi:10.1037/0021-9010.87.6.1159

Cited by 9 publications

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“…Several concerns were expressed that the policy, particularly regarding urine testing, was unfair for marijuana users. Such attitudes in the past have been explained using self-interest (Paronto et al, 2002). However, the comments indicated a sophisticated knowledge of the link between marijuana, drug testing and impairment, including beliefs that marijuana residue was more enduring than other drugs; leading to a greater chance of detection even without impairment.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…Assessing demographic associations with attitudes formation at best shows weak support for a self-interest explanation of attitudes (Paronto et al, 2002;Sujac et al, 1995;Truxillo et al, 2001;Zinkiewicz et al, 2000). Males and bluecollar workers, who typically have higher AOD use, did generally have lesspositive ratings across attitude dimensions, and rated the policy as less effective.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Paterson, Green and Cary (2002) emphasize the importance of consistent and impartial application of the policy, demonstrated by ensuring a fair, unbiased and justified selection of employees for drug testing, and ensuring their rights and privacy are maintained when administering procedures like urine testing. Accordingly, Paronto, Truxillo, Bauer and Leo (2002) found greater employee support for policies where selection was clearly justified, e.g. where drug testing was targeted at those in safety-sensitive roles.…”

Section: Aod Testingmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…For example, employees with a history of drug use usually react more negatively to AOD policies than those who have never used drugs (Paronto et al, 2002;Sujak, Villanova, & Daly, 1995;Truxillo, Normandy, & Bauer, 2001;Zinkiewicz, Davey, Obst, & Sheehan, 2000). As collecting accurate information on drug use is difficult due to confidentiality and social desirability, we focused on demographic variables that have been associated with drug use: Gender, work roles, and age.…”

Section: Demographic Influences On Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures

Brown

Bain

Freeman

2008

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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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.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Aod Testingmentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Demographic Influences On Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures

Brown

Bain

Freeman

2008

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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“…In fact, the majority of the research in this area has been based on sample results of various types of employees (see Brown, Bain, & Freeman, 2008;Paronto, Truxillo, Bauer, & Leo, 2002). Nolan (2001) has noted that mandatory drug testing is a controversial issue due to its invasiveness and perceived disrespectfulness toward employees.…”

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confidence: 98%

Exploring General and Specific Attitudes Toward Drug Policies Among College Students

Garland

Bumphus

Knox

2010

Criminal Justice Policy Review

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Numerous studies have focused on issues dealing with students' attitudes toward drug use. Although these studies have examined attitudes toward drug use, there has been little research focusing on drug policy attitudes. Although some research has been conducted on attitudes of students and professionals regarding criminal justice policies, the literature has not directly addressed the perceptions of students regarding specific drug policies in the United States. Using data collected from 294 students enrolled at a southern university, this study examined criminal justice/legal studies majors' and nonmajors' perceptions regarding current drug policy and demographic factors influence these perceptions. Findings revealed little variation in overall attitudes among the two study cohorts; however, college major emerged as a significant predictor of more tolerant marijuana attitudes.

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Personnel Selection and Employee Performance

Schmitt

Cortina

Ingerick

et al. 2003

Handbook of Psychology

104

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This paper is organized around a model of job performance in which personality and ability constructs (KSASOs) are seen as leading to procedural and declarative knowledge and motivation which, in turn, lead to task proficiency and contextual and adaptive behavior. These latter individual performance variables are thought to have implications for a set of distal variables, many of which can be conceptualized as organizational level constructs (e.g., social responsibility and litigation). Our sense is that job analyses are means of developing performance models. Some important and relatively new developments in this area include the job information tool known as O*NET. Adding distal variables to a performance model means that we must consider levels of analysis issues. Literature on applicant reactions to selection procedures and the implications of those reactions is discussed as is the notion that withdrawal behavior is a general concern that includes tardiness, absenteeism, counterproductive behavior, and turnover. Still other new developments include the use of technology in measurement, use of our procedures in other cultures, and the critical consideration of time in our analyses of the relationship of various variables with individual differences. Finally, the notion that performance itself is multidimensional is being addressed as a result of recent theorizing about its nature.

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Drug testing, drug treatment, and marijuana use: A fairness perspective.

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures

Employee perceptions of alcohol and drug policy effectiveness: Policy features, concerns about drug testing, and the key role of preventative measures

Exploring General and Specific Attitudes Toward Drug Policies Among College Students

Personnel Selection and Employee Performance

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