When Theory and Research Collide: Examining Correlates of Signature Strengths Use at Work
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DOI: 10.1007/s10902-016-9739-8
Abstract: Signature strengths are individuals’ highest-ranked strengths, those that they own, celebrate, and frequently exercise. Their use has been theorized to elicit positive affect, and contribute significantly to individuals’ functioning and well-being. The present study examined… read more here.
Keywords: work; use work; positive affect; strengths use ... See more keywords
Abusive supervision and work engagement in the Nigerian public service sector: Do strengths use, and promotion focus matter?
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DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2020.1796021
Abstract: This study examined experiences of abuse and work engagement behaviours of general employees in the Nigerian public service sector. Cross-lagged survey data were collected from 219 workers (female = 57.3%; age range = 24 –… read more here.
Keywords: work; work engagement; abusive supervision; strengths use ... See more keywords
Character Strengths Use in Diabetes Self-management Scale: Development and psychometric testing.
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DOI: 10.1111/jan.15723
Abstract: AIMS To develop and psychometrically test Character Strengths Use in Diabetes Self-management Scale in people with type 2 diabetes. DESIGN Cross-sectional design. METHODS Based on literature reviews and examination by experts, a 20-item scale was… read more here.
Keywords: character strengths; strengths use; self management; scale ... See more keywords
Growth Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Performance: Testing Strengths Use and Meaning-Making as Moderators of the Relationship
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DOI: 10.1177/08948453211037397
Abstract: The present study investigates how developable behavioral (strengths use) and cognitive (meaning-making) mechanisms moderate the relationship between personal growth opportunities and entrepreneurial performance. We relied on a cross-sectional design. Data were gathered from 208 Romanian… read more here.
Keywords: growth opportunities; strengths use; meaning making; use meaning ... See more keywords
Linking perceived organizational support for strengths use to task performance
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DOI: 10.2224/sbp.8906
Abstract: We investigated the mediating effects of positive affect and strengths use in the relationship between perceived organizational support for strengths use (POSSU) and employees’ task performance. Data were gathered at 2 time points, separated by… read more here.
Keywords: task performance; perceived organizational; organizational support; strengths use ... See more keywords
The relationship of employees' strengths use and innovation: Work engagement as a mediator
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DOI: 10.2224/sbp.9083
Abstract: We investigated the relationship between employees’ strengths use and innovation through the mediator of their work engagement. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data from 158 employees at 3 companies in China. Structural equation… read more here.
Keywords: strengths use; work engagement; relationship; use innovation ... See more keywords
Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Mediates the Link between Strengths Use and Teachers’ Work Engagement
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042330
Abstract: Work engagement is a core indicator that reflects the quality of teachers’ occupational lives and the development of students, but few studies have explored the connection between strengths use and work engagement of teachers and… read more here.
Keywords: satisfaction; use work; work engagement; strengths use ... See more keywords
Investigating the impact of a combined approach of perceived organisational support for strengths use and deficit correction on employee outcomes
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DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v16i0.882
Abstract: Orientation: The positive psychology paradigm suggests a balanced focus on employee strengths and deficits. However, an overemphasis on strengths has raised questions regarding the value of a focus on strengths use, deficit improvement or a… read more here.
Keywords: combined approach; strengths use; approach; support ... See more keywords