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- The now recognized core construct of psychological capital, or simply PsyCap, draws from positive psychology in general and positive organizational behavior (POB) in particular. The first-order positive psychological resources that make up PsyCap include hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, or the HERO within.
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Aug 21, 2023 · Developing psychological capital is essential for business leaders because it: helps foster a resilient and positive work culture, and. enables employees to overcome challenges, embrace change, and perform at their best, ultimately driving organizational success.
- Psychological capital: An evidence-based positive approach.
The first-order positive psychological resources that make...
- Psychological capital: An evidence-based positive approach.
Sep 28, 2009 · Specifically, data from a large sample of working adults across a variety of industries suggest that psychological capital (the positive resources of efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience) may be key to better understanding the variation in perceived symptoms of stress, as well as intentions to quit and job search behaviors.
- James B. Avey, Fred Luthans, Susan M. Jensen
- 2009
The now recognized core construct of psychological capital, or simply PsyCap, draws from positive psychology in general and positive organizational behavior (POB) in particular. The first-order positive psychological resources that make up PsyCap include hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, or the HERO within.
- Investing in People – A Source of Competitive Advantage
- A Concept For All Life Domains
- Definition and Measurement of Psychological Capital
- Application of PsyCap in Leadership and Coaching
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- A Take-Home Message
The concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) was originally designed for organizations. Pioneer Fred Luthans suggested that growth in organizations needs to focus on psychological rather than educational development. He argued that human resources can serve as a competitive advantage as they are more inimitable by competitors than physical, struct...
Under the umbrella of positive organizational behavior (POB), the “study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths and psychological capacities”, Luthans developed the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) as a source of competitive advantage. In line with this idea, many studies have since confirmed that high levels of Ps...
Psychological Capital is defined as “an individual’s positive psychological state of development” (Fred Luthans, et al., 2007) which is characterized by having high levels of HERO; the four elements of Hope, (Self-)Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism. The concept of PsyCap has become even more relevant with recent findings in the area of neuroplasti...
As Shawn Achor (2011) claims, we are successful when we are happy, not the other way around. So if we are more hopeful, efficacious, resilient and optimistic, we are more likely to “weather the storm” in a dynamic organizational or a challenging personal environment. Hence, the concept of Psychological Capital is equally important for coaches and l...
The concept of Psychological Capital is made up of the four elements of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism, with the commonality of appreciation and the positive appraisal of events. Developing one resource tends to boost the other ones as well. While there is a lot to be said for every one of the components, the concept of Psycap is greater ...
The concept of Psychological Capital is strongly linked to increased wellbeing, work, and life satisfaction. Developing even one the four areas of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism in employees and coachees has a positive effect on the other elements. Many of the tools in positive psychology are based on appreciation and are closely linked t...
Apr 23, 2021 · As PsyCap is conceptualized as a psychological resource, positive affect may influence PsyCap in a similar way. Specifically, positive affect broadens the mind, making it more likely for individuals to seek knowledge and explore their surrounding environment.
- Shu Da, Ze Zhu, Hongyu Cen, Xianmin Gong, Oi Ling Siu, Xichao Zhang
- 2021
The first-order positive psychological resources that make up PsyCap include hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, or the HERO within. These four best meet the inclusion criteria of being theory- and research-based, positive, validly measurable, state-like, and having impact on attitudes, behaviors, performance and well-being.
Mar 1, 2018 · Psychological Capital (PsyCap) as a personal resource is a central component of the positive behaviour of an organization that motivates employees for productivity and performance.
