Research self-efficacy represents the adaptation of social cognitive concept to field academic and scientific research is one best predictors successfully engaging in activities. The current meta-analysis focuses on relationship between 14 other relevant variables suggested by Social Cognitive Career Theory analyzes 85 published unpublished studies conducted 1989 2020 (n = 17,754, 209 effect sizes). results indicate large associations interest research, identity, intention/goals pursue a...

The authors investigated the relation between social support received by unemployed individuals ( N = 104) and their job search behavior. A moderated mediation model demonstrated that effect of on behaviors was mediated self‐esteem but only if adequacy perceived as low. In addition, behavior partially optimistic expectations resilience. sum, seems to be a resource with complex surprising effects

Abstract. The current study analyzes how two components of perceived organizational communication (vertical and horizontal) are related to employee turnover intentions via three types affective commitment foci (organization, supervisor, team). Using second-order confirmatory factor analysis structural equation modeling techniques with a large cross-sectional dataset ( n = 3,317), our results show that, in line social cohesion theory, vertical (e.g., supportiveness from the organization) is...

Abstract. The current paper presents the development and validation of a unit-level Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) scale based on Referent-Shift Consensus Model (RSCM). In Study 1, with 124 individuals measured twice, both an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) Confirmatory (CFA) established confirmed five-factor solution (helping behavior, sportsmanship, loyalty, civic virtue, conscientiousness). Test–retest reliabilities at 2-month interval were high (between .59 .79 for...

Abstract The “third-person effect” (also called perception” because it represents a difference between two perceptions) describes the inclination to overestimate effects that mass communications (e.g., advertisements) have on others as compared self. We introduce reflection hypothesis predicts notable exception from general results pattern found in this research field. According hypothesis, asking for of messages desirable causes will result first-person effect (FPE), is, stronger perceived...

Though individuals high in narcissism lack empathetic abilities, are generally manipulative nature, and show counterproductive behaviors, their individual job performance seems not be lower than those low narcissism. We assume that negative effects of on exist, but they a matter level time measurement. For example, though narcissists also have self-esteem appear as charming, long-term relationships problematic due to difficult interpersonal style. These characteristics suggest maintaining...

Abstract: Though people high in narcissism have self-esteem and appear as charming, their long-term relationships are problematic due to difficult interpersonal style, which suggests that maintaining sound exchange with narcissists is difficult. Because work teams must rely on continuing reliable processes, narcissistic team members should be detrimental functioning. We investigated this hypothesis by collecting data from 110 groups various organizations analyzing the association between...

Trendsetter sind Personen, die gerne neue Informationen über Innovationen aufnehmen, sie an andere weitergeben und diese erläutern (Batinic, Haupt & Wieselhuber, 2006). Damit ging auch Erwartung einher, seien besonders sensibel für zugleich weniger soziale Einflüsse anfällig, obwohl bisherige Forschung dem widersprechend fand, dass sich sogar mehr als Personen von sozialen Normen beeinflussen ließen. Zur Überprüfung dieses erwartungskonträren Befunds untersuchten wir einer Stichprobe...

General Mental Ability (GMA) refers to an individual's capability reason, plan, solve problems, and comprehend complex ideas. In the context of work organizational psychology, GMA is one best predictors overall job performance, especially task contextual performance. However, relationship between a third dimension workplace deviance, remains inconclusive under-researched. We investigated this hypothesis using sample 391 individuals from various occupational fields. Using novel Bayesian...