A test of a job demands-resources intervention. Issue 3 (11th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wingerden, Jessica van; Bakker, Arnold B.; Derks, Daantje
• Is Part Of: Journal of managerial psychology. Volume 31:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 686
• Page End: 701
• Publication Date: 2016-04-11
• Subjects: Job performance -- Work engagement -- JD-R model -- Job crafting -- Organizational interventions -- PsyCap; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; Management -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Psychology, Industrial -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 158.7
• DOI: 10.1108/JMP-03-2014-0086
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-3946

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of a job demands-resources (JD-R) intervention on psychological capital (PsyCap), job crafting, work engagement, and performance. Design/methodology/approach: – This study used a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with a control group. Healthcare professionals ( n =67) were assigned to the JD-R intervention or a control group and filled out questionnaires before and after the intervention. To test the hypotheses, multivariate analyses of covariance were conducted. Findings: – Results showed that participants' PsyCap, job crafting, work engagement, and self-ratings of job performance significantly increased after the JD-R intervention. Research limitations/implications: – Only healthcare professionals participated in the intervention study, which restricts the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications: – The results illustrate that organizations can foster work engagement and improve performance by offering a JD-R intervention aimed at increasing PsyCap and job crafting at work. Organizations should acknowledge the importance of facilitating and stimulating a resourceful and challenging work environment. Originality/value: – This is the first study that examined a JD-R intervention. The results contribute to JD-R theory by offering a first causal test. For the first time, a significant increase of job crafting behaviors after an intervention was found.