In today's highly competitive and extremely complex global economy, organizational leaders at all levels are facing unprecedented challenges. Yet, some seem to be handling the pressure better than others. Utilizing 4 samples of CEOs/presidents/top (n = 205), middle 183), junior 202) managers, as well 107 entrepreneurs, using Structural Equation Modeling we tested direct effect that their level mindfulness (heightened awareness) mediating psychological capital (i.e., hope, efficacy,...

Based on the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, this study examines different ways that personal resource of mindfulness reduces stress. Structural equation modeling based data from 415 Australian nurses shows relates directly and negatively to work stress perceptions emotional demands as well buffering relation psychological This contributes literature by employing empirical analysis task unravelling how resources function within JD-R model. It also introduces a in

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demystify the role personal resource psychological capital (PsyCap) in job demands-resources model. theory suggests that resources directly influence perceptions demands, resources, and outcomes. Alternatively, may moderate impact demands on Design/methodology/approach A survey 401 nurses working Australian healthcare sector explores relations among PsyCap, well-being work engagement. Findings results suggest PsyCap influences it outcomes Furthermore,...

Although research on family‐to‐work processes is accumulating, not many studies have looked at how the leader's family issues spillover to work and what consequences are for their followers. We investigate whether leaders’ conflict (FWC) enrichment (FWE) influence first own well‐being (i.e., job burnout engagement) consequently of followers due crossover processes. test transfer emotions from leader (affective crossover) or diminished enhanced support (behavioral crossover). Using a sample...

Background: The negative effects of in-person workplace bullying (WB) are well established. Less is known about cyber-bullying (CB), in which behaviours mediated by technology. Drawing on the conservation resources theory, current research examined how individual and organisational factors were related to WB CB at two time points three months apart. Methods: Data collected means an online self-report survey. Eight hundred twenty-six respondents (58% female, 42% male) provided data both...

Psychological interventions may make a valuable contribution to recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and have been advocated for in treatment consensus guidelines. Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is more recently developed therapeutic option that offer an effective approach. Consequently, we ACTion mTBI, 5-session ACT-informed intervention protocol. To establish the feasibility of this intervention, wanted understand participants’ experiences determine acceptability...

Social exchange theory was used to understand employee perceptions of organizational support for work–family issues in this study 373 employees from 40 New Zealand firms. These family were found positively influence job and life satisfaction, negatively turnover intentions burnout. Consequently, there is strong firms supporting leading reciprocate with superior outcomes. In addition, the mediating effects satisfaction explored, as have been calls test existing relationships outside...

The links between work–family conflict and turnover intentions have received little attention within the OB/IO Psych literature. However, few findings show that family–work dimensions are less influential than dimensions. present study tested (time strain dimensions) on a sample of 197 New Zealand Maori employees. Maori, indigenous people Zealand, typically strong family focus, which we hypothesized might distort influence for these workers, increasing from conflict. We found both conflict,...

We extend the literature in relation to daily diary and managers’ wellbeing by unravelling how work family factors influence following day. Four days’ data were collected from 131 managers. Family–work conflict one day positively influenced job burnout day, while autonomy satisfaction one-day reduced enrichment engagement as did needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) perceived autonomous support. Furthermore, work–life balance this was fully mediated work–family conflict. In addition,...

AbstractThe present study brings together the multiple dimensions of self-determination theory (SDT), three facilitators (global aspirations, global motivation and mindfulness), needs (autonomy, competence relatedness) perceived autonomous support (PAS) towards organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) 386 New Zealand managers. SDT suggests that individuals with higher will achieve greater well-being; however, few studies include more than one dimension. The findings show overall majority...

Purpose The engagement and retention of older workers is a major concern for organisations has been an increasing focus human resource scholars internationally. Drawing on social exchange theory (SET), the purpose this paper to examine conditions under which could be enhanced, together with potential perceptions age discrimination negatively influence these outcomes. Design/methodology/approach study surveyed large sample New Zealand aged 55 years over from across 28 varying size wide range...

Objectives This study aimed to determine the feasibility of recruiting, implementing and delivering an acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) intervention for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) (ACTion-mTBI) within a multidisciplinary outpatient mTBI rehabilitation services. The also conduct preliminary investigation group differences between ACTion-mTBI equivalent cognitive behavioural (CBT) on various outcome measures psychological treatment targets. Design A two-arm quasiexperimental study....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the implications leaders’ life goals on their work related wellbeing. Self‐determination theory (SDT) asserts aspirations (life goals) pursued in terms personal growth, health, affiliation and community support psychological wellbeing, while wealth, image fame thwart However, little understood about influence towards wellbeing at work, specifically job burnout. Design study explores seven dimensions a sample 386 New Zealand leaders emotional...

This research draws on interviews with 18 Māori leaders from various leadership positions within business, community, political and marae organisations, to garner an understanding of how their roles interact own well-being. Analysis revealed that cross-cultural developments in self-determination theory could be gained by incorporating tikanga values into a model well-being for leaders. Largely, the principles tino rangatiratanga (autonomy self-determination), mana (respect influence), whānau...

Abstract Work–family conflict (WFC) research has focused almost exclusively on nonimmigrant populations. To expand the understanding of WFC among immigrants, this longitudinal study (six‐month time lag) aimed to investigate mechanisms linking acculturation, strain‐based WFC, and subjective well‐being. In order do this, two theory‐based mediation models were developed tested a sample 264 Chinese immigrants working in New Zealand using structural equation modeling. Results show that well‐being...

Purpose Increasingly, leaders are faced with complex, difficult and demanding situations that challenge their very sense of self, including workplace wellbeing. It has been suggested this can be mitigated for by pursuing goals activities reflect beliefs, interests values. As such, whose motivations intrinsic self-congruent beliefs values likely to experience beneficial wellbeing, yet, reviewing from a self-determination theory (SDT) lens, the authors find assertion remains fully tested....

Abstract This study examined the antecedents of work–family conflict (WFC) and mediation effects WFC on well‐being consequences among Chinese immigrants to New Zealand, along with moderating role acculturation. Four types were explored: time‐based strain‐based work interference family, family work. Data collected from 577 in who had full‐time or part‐time lived members Zealand. The four differentially related consequences, providing some evidence that both Zealand cultures may exert...

Purpose Workplace bullying involves a power imbalance, and despite laws in New Zealand which prohibit discrimination on the grounds of gender, women remain under-represented top-level roles. The aim study was to examine whether gender role (managerial/non-managerial) were related experienced by men. Design/methodology/approach An online survey collected data from 991 (41%) men 1,421 (59%) women. provided definition asked participants they had been bullied at work. If replied yes, then...

Psychopathy may have both adaptive and maladaptive effects at work but research into workplace psychopathy is constrained by the lack of short, work-relevant measures that can be used for self- other-report. We adapt Triarchic Measure (TriPM) this purpose distinguish (mal)adaptive in two time-lagged survey samples. Sample 1 consisted managers reporting their psychopathic traits outcomes (well-being, engagement, burnout job performance). 2 reported on managers' leadership styles (servant...