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When do innovators flourish? The role of interpersonal goals in the relationship between innovative work behavior and flourishing
Journal Title
Personality and Individual Differences
Year (definitive publication)
2022
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
The idea that innovative work behavior (IWB) can be a source of well-being is a prominent theme in the innovation literature. However, the potential bright side of IWB for employee well-being is overlooked. Building on the egosystem-ecosystem perspective, we theorize and empirically test individual differences in two interpersonal goals, namely compassionate and self-image goals, as boundary conditions upon which IWB can positively relate to flourishing. Using cross-lagged data from 477 employees from different organizations in three countries (Brazil, Canada, and Portugal), we found that IWB had a positive relationship with flourishing only for employees with high compassionate goals and low levels of self-image goals. We discuss the implications of these findings for research and practice.
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Keywords
Innovative work behavior,Flourishing,Compassionate goals,Self-image goals,Well-being
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| 425-2018-1520 | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
