Strength in adversity: The influence of psychological capital on job search
Chen, D.J.Q. Lim, V.K.G.
Chen, D.J.Q.
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This study examined the influence of psychological capital on job search among displaced employees. On the basis of a sample of 179 retrenched professionals, managers, executives, and technicians, we found that psychological capital (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience) was positively related with displaced employees' level of perceived employability, a coping resource. Perceived employability was positively related with problem-focused and symptom-focused coping strategies. Whereas problem-focused coping was positively related with preparatory and active job search, symptom-focused coping strategy was not. The relationship between psychological capital and preparatory and active job search was mediated by perceived employability and problem-focused coping. Implications of our findings are discussed © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd..
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Coping with job loss, Job search, Perceived employability, Psychological capital, Reemployment
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Journal of Organizational Behavior
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2012
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10.1002/job.1814
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