Thriving at work: A meta‐analysis
Leipzig University of Applied Sciences · University of Groningen · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Summary Thriving at work refers to a positive psychological state characterized by a joint sense of vitality and learning. On the basis of Spreitzer and colleagues' model, we present a comprehensive meta‐analysis of antecedents and outcomes of thriving at work ( K = 73 independent samples, N = 21,739 employees). Results showed that thriving at work is associated with individual characteristics, such as psychological capital ( r c = .47), proactive personality ( r c = .58), positive affect ( r c = .52), and work engagement ( r c = .64). Positive associations were also found between thriving at work and relational characteristics, including supportive coworker behavior ( r c = .42), supportive leadership…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 52.39
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 235
Authors
3Topics & keywords
- Thriving
- Psychology
- Work engagement
- Burnout
- Vitality
- Perceived organizational support
- Social psychology
- Context (archaeology)
- Decent work and economic growth