Type of role strain which occurs when shared specifications set for an expected role are incomplete to tell the involved individual what is desired and how to do it; occurring when there is a lack of definition regarding a role, either individually or within the group.
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "ROLE AMBIGUITY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/role-ambiguity/ (accessed March 20, 2023).