scholarly journals How achievement motive enactment shapes daily flow experience and work engagement: The interplay of personality systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Digutsch ◽  
Stefan Diestel
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Role Clarity ◽  
Specific Flow ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Achievement Motive ◽  
Diary Studies ◽  
Psi Theory

AbstractIn the present study, we examined how different forms of achievement motive interact to predict daily flow experience and work engagement. In particular, we conducted two diary studies to examine the main and interaction effects of motive enactment via extension memory (a macrosystem that enables holistic and experience-based information processing) and via the object recognition system (an alert-oriented macrosystem). In study 1, in line with personality systems interaction (PSI) theory, we found that motive enactment via extension memory fosters both day-specific flow and work engagement, whereas the conjunction of both forms of motive enactment has beneficial effects on flow and work engagement (two-way interaction). In study 2, we found that role clarity moderates the interaction of the two forms of enactment, indicating that the two-way interaction occurs when role clarity is low. Our results imply that the interplay of different dispositional forms of achievement motive enactment shapes how employees experience flow and engagement.

Psychometrische eigenschappen van meetinstrumenten in dagboekonderzoek

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberley Breevaart ◽  
Arnold B. Bakker ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Diary Studies ◽  
Engagement Scale

The psychometric qualities of measurement instruments in diary studies: an illustration on the basis of the work engagement scale The psychometric qualities of measurement instruments in diary studies: an illustration on the basis of the work engagement scale Despite the emerging popularity of diary studies, until now little attention has been paid to the psychometric properties of measures used in diary studies. When the time frame of questionnaires in diary studies is adapted, it is important to examine whether the factor structure remains the same. The aim of this article is to introduce a method to examine the factor structure of daily variables. This method will be illustrated by performing a multilevel confirmative factor analysis on the questionnaire used to measure daily work engagement. The results showed that daily work engagement can be measured by adapting the time frame of the questionnaire to measure enduring work engagement, although it is eligible to replace one of the nine items.

scholarly journals Thriving from Challenges Stress: The Interactive Effect of Role Conflict, Time Pressure, and Negative Affect on Chinese Employees’ Work Engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 287
Author(s):  
Christophe RUKUNDO ◽  
Jean-Noel BEKA BE NGUEMA ◽  
Cynthia Atamba ◽  
Mohamed Habuba Halima ◽  
Akorfa Neku
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Role Clarity ◽  
Occupational Stressors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Proposed Model

The present study examines role clarity as a hindrance stressor that influences how employees stay engaged in their work roles. The proposition is that two occupational stressors interact to impact work engagement via negative affect. Cross-sectional data were collected from working professionals pursuing an Executive MBA at a larger university in China to test the proposed model. Results from our field study (N = 237) revealed role conflict and time pressure as predictors of employees’ negative affect. Also, results reveal that time pressure moderated the association between role conflict and employees’ negative affect. These findings imply that two divergent occupational stressors can influence employee work-related outcomes. We concluded by discussing theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals A new method to measure flow in professional tasks – A FLOW-W questionnaire (FLOW at Work)

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-228
Author(s):  
Beata Wolfigiel ◽  
Agnieszka Czerw
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Flow At Work ◽  
Affect At Work ◽  
Very High

Abstract The aim of the article is to present a new Polish tool for measuring the flow experience in professional tasks - a FLOW-W Questionnaire. The questionnaire was inspired by Csikszentmihalyi’s (1990) flow theory and flow in Bakker’s work (2008). On its basis a set of positions was established, on which subsequently an exploratory (study 1, N = 101) and confirmatory (study 2, N = 275) factor analysis was conducted. The analysis showed the possibility of a uni- or bifactorial solution. After checking the theoretical and empirical validity of both solutions, the unifactorial solution was adopted. The validity of the questionnaire was examined, i.a. by correlations with theoretically related variables: work engagement with the UWES questionnaire (Szabowska-Walaszczyk, Zawadzka, Wojtaś, 2011) and affect at work (Zalewska, 2002). The studies showed a significant positive correlation between flow at work and work engagement (0.84) and between flow and positive affect (0.74). The reliability of the questionnaire is very high; α = 0.96. The tool has very good psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Exploring the Vital Worker Over Time – A Week-Level Study on How Positive and Negative Work Events Contribute to Affect and Sustain Work Engagement

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Weigelt ◽  
Antje Schmitt ◽  
Christine J. Syrek ◽  
Sandra Ohly
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Negative Events ◽  
Organizational Life ◽  
Positive Events ◽  
High Frequencies ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Current Events ◽  
Work Events ◽  
Job Demands And Resources ◽  
Over Time

Although work events can be regarded as pivotal elements of organizational life, only a few studies have examined how positive and negative events relate to and combine to affect work engagement over time. Theory suggests that to better understand how current events affect work engagement (WE), we have to account for recent events that have preceded these current events. We present competing theoretical views on how recent and current work events may affect employees (e.g., getting used to a high frequency of negative events or becoming more sensitive to negative events). Although the occurrence of events implies discrete changes in the experience of work, prior research has not considered whether work events actually accumulate to sustained mid-term changes in WE. To address these gaps in the literature, we conducted a week-level longitudinal study across a period of 15 consecutive weeks among 135 employees, which yielded 849 weekly observations. While positive events were associated with higher levels of WE within the same week, negative events were not. Our results support neither satiation nor sensitization processes. However, high frequencies of negative events in the preceding week amplified the beneficial effects of positive events on WE in the current week. Growth curve analyses show that the benefits of positive events accumulate to sustain high levels of WE. WE dissipates in the absence of continuous experience of positive events. Our study adds a temporal component and informs research that has taken a feature-oriented perspective on the dynamic interplay of job demands and resources.

scholarly journals Daily Beneficial Effects of Work-to-Family Facilitation on Employees' Recovery and General Health: Is More Work Engagement Always Better?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Carmona-Cobo ◽  
Luis Manuel Blanco-Donoso ◽  
Eva Garrosa
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
General Health ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Recovery Experiences ◽  
Hr Model ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Lagged Effect

This study of 104 Chilean employees examines the process of WFF—recovery—general health on a daily basis. Drawing on the work–home resources (W-HR) model, we hypothesized that daily work-to-family facilitation and work engagement predict recovery experiences during off-job time in the evening (i.e., detachment from work and relaxation) and subsequent general health at night. Furthermore, we explored whether daily work engagement moderates the relationships between daily work-to-family facilitation and recovery experiences during off-job time in the evening and general health at night. In addition, we expected employees' detachment from work to have a lagged effect on next-day general health at night. Participants completed a survey and a diary booklet over 5 consecutive working days (N = 520 occasions). Multilevel analyses show that, as expected, daily work-to-family facilitation predicted recovery experiences during off-job time in the evening (i.e., detachment from work and relaxation). However, contrary to our expectations, daily work engagement only predicted general health at night. Moreover, as expected, a moderation effect of daily work engagement shows that on days that employees experience low levels of daily work engagement, daily work-to-family facilitation is strongly related to detachment from work and relaxation during off-job time in the evening and to general health at night. Unexpectedly, on days on which employees experienced high levels of daily work engagement, daily work-to-family facilitation was weakly related to these outcomes. Finally, in accordance with our expectations, detachment from work had a lagged effect on next-day general health at night. These findings offer support for the W-HR model and have theoretical and practical implications for research and organizations.

scholarly journals Neuromorphic Spatiotemporal Information Processing Using Neuro-Photodetector Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8358
Author(s):  
Mohit Kumar ◽  
Joondong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Visual Recognition ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Photonic Devices ◽  
Memory Storage ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Image Sensing ◽  
Spatiotemporal Information ◽  
Joint Task ◽  
Short And Long Term

Spatiotemporal information processing within the human brain is done by a joint task of neurons and synapses with direct optical inputs. Therefore, to mimic this neurofunction using photonic devices could be an essential step to design future artificial visual recognition and memory storage systems. Herein, we proposed and developed a proof-of-principle two-terminal device that exhibits key features of neuron (integration, leaky, and relaxation) and synapse (short- and long-term memory) together in response with direct optical input stimuli. Importantly, these devices with processing and memory features, are further effectively integrated to build an artificial neural network, which are enabled to do neuromorphic spatiotemporal image sensing. Our approach provides a simple but effective route to implement for an artificial visual recognition system, which also has applications in edge computing and the internet of things.

scholarly journals Positive organisation: The role of leader behaviour in work engagement and retention

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fallen Mendes ◽  
Marius W. Stander
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Role Clarity ◽  
Business Unit ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Value Add

Orientation: The positive organisation creates a framework in which its elements can be investigated in relation to the retention of talent.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate if leader empowering behaviour can positively impact on role clarity, psychological empowerment and work engagement, with the final outcome being the retention of talent.Motivation for the study: In the ever changing work environment organisations place great emphasis on their human capital. The positive organisation utilises specific elements to optimise human capital’s potential. It is therefore important to identify the elements contributing to a positive organisation as well as the elements which lead to the retention of talent.Research design, approach and method: A survey research design was used. A convenience sample (n = 179) was taken from a business unit in a chemical organisation. The Leader Empowering Behaviour Questionnaire, Measures of Role Clarity and Ambiguity Questionnaire, Measuring Empowerment Questionnaire, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and the Intention to Leave Scale were administered.Main findings: Leader empowering behaviour, role clarity and psychological empowerment predicted work engagement. Role clarity interacted with competence to affect employees’ dedication and interacted with the development of employees to affect absorption. Work engagement predicted employees’ intention to leave.Practical/managerial implications: Organisations should foster the elements of a positive organisation if they want to retain their talent.Contribution/value-add: The results of this research contribute to scientific knowledge about the effects of a positive organisation on retention.

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