Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Management
Publication Date
10-2008
Abstract
The constructs of sense of humor (Lefcourt, 2002) and positive psychological capacities (PsyCap; Luthans, 2002a) have been heralded as important phenomenon within the growing field of positive psychology, especially within the organizational sciences. Additionally, a sense of humor has been found to be related to positive affective experiences. Leaders can develop followers' confidence, hope, optimism and resiliency for what Avolio and Luthans (2006) called sustainable, veritable performance. The hypotheses presented and tested here will advance the theoretical and empirical discussion of leadership in organizations by linking several emerging constructs of interest, both in academe and practice. This study marks an initial step in the study of linkages between one's sense of humor and positive psychological capacities.
Recommended Citation
Hughes, L.W. (2008). A correlational study of the relationship between sense of humor and positive psychological capacities. Economics & Business Journal: Inquiries & Perspectives 1(1), 46-55.
Journal
Economics & Business Journal: Inquiries & Perspectives
Rights
Copyright © 2008 Larry W. Hughes
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Comments
This article was originally published in the journal Economics & Business Journal: Inquiries & Perspectives. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.