Positive Psychological Capital: Measurement and Relationship with Performance and Satisfaction

Authors

Fred Luthans, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Bruce J. Avolio, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
James B. Avey, Central Washington UniversityFollow
Steven M. Norman, Mesa State CollegeFollow

Date of this Version

2007

Comments

Published in Personnel Psychology 60 (2007), pp. 541–572 Copyright © 2007 Blackwell Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.

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.