A person-centered, latent profile analysis of psychological capital. Issue 1 (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bouckenooghe, Dave; De Clercq, Dirk; Raja, Usman
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of management. Volume 44:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 108
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Job performance -- latent profile analysis -- person-centered research -- psychological capital -- work engagement; Management -- Periodicals; Management -- Australia -- Periodicals; Business enterprises -- Finance -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Australia -- Periodicals; 330
• DOI: 10.1177/0312896218775153
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0312-8962

Abstract

This inquiry seeks to clarify whether and how various combinations of the four core components of psychological capital (PsyCap)—self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience—differentially affect workplace outcomes. To gain such in-depth understanding, this study undertakes a person-centered, latent profile analysis of PsyCap. Several distinct PsyCap component profiles emerge and remain consistent across two studies; these profiles in turn exert significantly different effects on work engagement and job performance. Compared with a more commonly used variable-centered approach, this person-centered approach represents a valuable complement that can expand the understanding and implications of PsyCap. JEL classification:M10, M19