Title
Positive Psychological Capital: Measurement and Relationship with Performance and Satisfaction
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Management
Publication Date
Fall 2007
Abstract
Two studies were conducted to analyze how hope, resilience, optimism, and efficacy individually and as a composite higher-order factor predicted work performance and satisfaction. Results from Study 1 provided psychometric support for a new survey measure designed to assess each of these 4 facets, as well as a composite factor. Study 2 results indicated a significant positive relationship regarding the composite of these 4 facets with performance and satisfaction. Results from Study 2 also indicated that the composite factor may be a better predictor of performance and satisfaction than the 4 individual facets. Limitations and practical implications conclude the article.
Recommended Citation
Luthans, F., Avolio, B., Avey, J., & Norman, S. (2007). Positive psychological capital: Measurement and relationship with performance and satisfaction. Personnel Psychology, 60(3), 541-572. DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6570.2007.00083.x
Journal
Personnel Psychology
Rights
Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons
Comments
This article was originally published in Personnel Psychology. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.
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