Psychological Ownership: Theoretical Extensions, Measurement, and Relation to Work Outcomes
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Management
Publication Date
1-2009
Abstract
Viewing psychological ownership as a positive resource for impacting human performance in organizations, the present study investigated the components of an expanded view of psychological ownership. Confirmatory factor analyses on a proposed measure of psychological ownership provided support for a positively-oriented, ‘‘promotion-focused’’ aspect of psychological ownership comprised of four dimensions: self-efficacy, accountability, sense of belongingness, and self-identity. In addition, territoriality was examined as a unique and more ‘‘prevention-focused’’ form of ownership. Practical implications and suggestions for future research on psychological ownership and positive organizational behavior conclude the article.
Recommended Citation
Avey, J.B., Avolio, B.J., Crossley, C.D. & Luthans, F. (2009). Psychological ownership: Theoretical extensions, measurement and relation to work outcomes. Journal of Organizational Behavior 30(2), 173-191. DOI: 10.1002/job.583
Journal
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Rights
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Comments
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