Researchers have been interested in discussing negative workplace gossip and its consequences, but have paid little attention to positive workplace gossip and its positive aspects in the workplace. Based on the perspective of social network, this study explores the two-path mediating mechanisms between positive workplace gossip and the socialization outcomes of newcomers. The data were collected in a multitime and multisource manner. The results show that information ties and friendship ties mediated the relationship between positive workplace gossip and the socialization outcomes of newcomers. Specifically, positive workplace gossip helped newcomers form instrumental and expressive social relationships (viz., informational ties and friendship ties), which in turn contributed to socialization outcomes (viz., role clarity and social integration). Theoretical and management implications are discussed as well.

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积极的职场八卦是否有助于社交新人？基于网络关系的双通路模型

研究人员一直对讨论负面的职场八卦及其后果感兴趣，但很少关注积极的职场八卦及其在工作场所的积极方面。本研究基于社交网络的视角，探讨了职场积极八卦与新人社会化结果之​​间的双向中介机制。数据以多时间和多源的方式收集。结果表明，信息纽带和友谊纽带在积极的职场八卦与新员工的社会化结果之​​间起到中介作用。具体来说，积极的职场八卦有助于新人形成工具性和表达性的社会关系（即信息联系和友谊联系），这反过来又有助于社会化成果（即角色清晰和社会融合）。