Autor:innen:
Mahsa Dadras, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Stefan Berger, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Klaus Moser, Lehrstuhl für Psychologie, insbes. Wirtschafts- und Sozialpsychologie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Roman Soucek, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Colin Roth, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Research question: Previous studies have shown that psychological capital caused positive outcomes at the individual and organizational level. However, so far little attention has been given to psychological capital training intervention. In this study, the focus was more on the individual effects of a psychological capital training intervention on psychological well-being by means of sense of coherence and positive emotions.
Design/Methodology: The sample consists of 42 apprentices in a company (71.4% female). All measures had at least satisfactory reliabilities (α= .80-.93).
Results: The results of a multilevel analysis show that the training had a positive impact on psychological capital (B = .11**), self-efficacy (B = .15*), and resilience (B = .12*). Moreover, the increase in psychological capital had a positive impact on sense of coherence (B = 1.10***) and the perception of positive emotions (B = 1.02**). Ultimately, the increases in sense of coherence (B = 0.64**) as well as positive emotions (B = 0.60***) led to a significant increase in psychological well-being.
Limitations: Small sample size of 42 apprentices, unbalanced sample and allocation of the apprentices to treatment and control group.
Research/Practical Implications: Future research is needed in order to investigate other individual outcomes of psychological capital and also the long-lasting effects of psychological capital. This training can be beneficial for boosting mental health and helping employees to buffer negative consequences of stress, such as burnout and also organizations have competitive advantages in a more and more complex world.
Originality/Value: The present results are highly relevant for the construction of interventions for increasing the positive capabilities in individuals and as a result enhancing the positive outcomes in the organizations.