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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Conservation of resources theory"”.
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Furthering conservation of resources theory: how our values influence out stress response
Conservation of resources (Hobfoll, 1989) theory is an increasingly applied conceptualization of the stress process (Hobfoll & Lilly, 1993; Neveu, 2007). To evaluate and expand this theory, an exploratory research study was conducted to determine the influence of personal psychosocial values (e.g., …
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Paternalistic Leadership and Job Performance: A Chinese Perspective Using Conservation of Resources Theory Approach
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: In the practice of university leadership, whether the current paternalistic leadership is suitable for the management of universities in the new era is the concern of the researcher. The purpose of this dissertation is to inquire the impact of paternalistic leadership on job …
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TO COMPETE OR NOT TO COMPETE: AN EXAMINATION OF COMPETITION AND BURNOUT
The current study proposed a Conservation of Resources Theory-focused moderated mediation model to examine the effect an individual self-concept and perceptions of competitive climate have on feelings of justice and emotional exhaustion. Specifically, the study examined the direct relationship …
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Volunteering as a Source of Conflict or Enrichment for Work: the Role of Employer Support
… community, leaving a gap in our understanding of the work-nonwork relationship. Drawing from ecological systems theory and conservation of resources theory, this study proposes volunteering as a domain that conflicts with and/or enriches the workplace. Using a sample of 95 employed individuals …
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Running to Work: Marathon Training, Replenishment, and Worker Well-Being
Examining the impact of off-job activities on employee well-being offers a new perspective on the determinants of employee health and satisfaction. Applying conservation of resources theory (COR) and self-determination theory (SDT), I suggested that certain elements of leisure activities promote …
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Predicting Post-Disaster Adjustment After the Red River Flood: An Analysis of Resource Loss and Pre-Flood Preventative Behaviors
<p>The Conservation of Resources theory postulates that individuals will act to obtain, retain, or protect those resources that are of value to them (Hobfall, 1989). Natural disasters often result in depletion of resources, the extent of which has been found to be a robust predictor of …
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The relationship between the use of flexible workplace arrangements and satisfaction with work-family balance amongst working fathers
… study examined the relationship between the use of flexible work arrangements and satisfaction with work-family balance amongst working fathers in South Africa. Two types of flexible work arrangements were examined. Formal flexible work arrangements included flextime, flexplace and paternity …
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Resource-Induced Coping Heuristics and Organizational Ambidexterity in Context of Weak Institutions and Underdeveloped Markets
… current study contributes to the understanding of the micro foundations of organizational ambidexterity from the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in weak institutions and underdeveloped markets by focusing on three issues. First, drawing from the conservation of …
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The Effects of Servant Leadership on Group Cohesion and Employee Engagement
… present study examines: (a) the direct effect of servant leadership on engagement, (b) the indirect relationship via group cohesion, and (c) the moderating effects of subordinates’ perceptions of service climate. I predicted that the effect of servant leadership on engagement would manifest …
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The Relationship Between Authentic Leadership And Employee Resilience: The Role Of Trust As A Mediator Among Nurses In Makhado Municipality
… workloads, emotional labour and constrained resources. These conditions place significant strain on nurses, highlighting the need for resilient employees in supportive leadership. This study examined the relationship between authentic leadership and employee resilience and investigated …
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The Experience of Burmese Refugee Students in Higher Education: Blooming out of Concrete
… for refugees and the third largest community of Burmese refugees lives in the state of Indiana. Many refugee families look to their college-age youth to enhance their well-being. This study explored the lived experiences of Burmese refugee college students’ resettlement and the role that …
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Impact of Human Resource Management on Federal Employees' Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
… test theoretical models using data from the US Office of Personnel Management's employee surveys. Chapter 1 introduces the motivation of this dissertation, theoretical backgrounds, and a summary of the three research studies conducted. Chapter 2 presents the first article manuscript, looking at …
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Work Disengagement: Motivational Regulation Shaped by Psychological Need Frustration and Perceived Injustice
… state characterized by the withdrawal of cognitive, emotional, and physical energies from role performance. Drawing on Self Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000), Conservation of Resources theory (Hobfoll, 1989), and the Job Demands–Resources model (Bakker & Demerouti, 2007), I test …
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Staying Engaged During the Remote Work Revolution: An Integrated Job Crafting Perspective
… and remote workers now comprise nearly one-third of the working population in the U.S. and Canada (Barrero et al., 2021; StatCan, 2021), while employee engagement has dropped to its lowest point in a decade (Harter, 2023). It is now more crucial than ever to identify valuable strategies for …
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True Connections: High-Quality Connections in a Post-COVID-19 Landscape
<p>As companies loosened in-office requirements as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and employees increasingly started working remotely or in a hybrid fashion, interpersonal dynamics amongst coworkers shifted while burnout skyrocketed. This research integrates relational cultural theory, …
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You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: A Resource-Based Perspective on Leader Well-Being
… 411). This quotation underlines that, in light of the mounting and increasingly multifaceted challenges confronting organizations, the study of leadership represents a highly relevant field, offering insights that can inform and address urgent practical concerns. The relevance of this area of …
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An investigation into the moderating role of psychological safety on the relationship between job demands and job resources and intention to quit
… is concerned. Amongst the proximal antecedents of turnover, intention to quit has been determined to exhibit the feelings and perceptions of employees concerning alternatives for the possibility of quitting the current employment relationship. Globally, an increasing portion of employees …