Flow at work: Evidence for an upward spiral of personal and organizational resources

Marisa Salanova, Arnold B. Bakker, Susana Llorens

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Abstract

The present 2-wave study among 258 secondary school teachers investigates the relationship between personal and organizational resources on the one hand, and work-related flow on the other hand. On the basis of Hobfoll's (1988) conservation of resources theory, Bandura' social cognitive theory (1997; 2001), and Fredrickson's (1998) "broaden-and-build" theory of positive emotions, we formulated two hypotheses: (1) personal resources (i.e., self-efficacy beliefs) and organizational resources (including social support climate and clear goals) facilitate work-related flow (work absorption, work enjoyment, and intrinsic work motivation); and (2) work-related flow has a positive influence on personal and organizational resources. The results of a series of structural equation modeling analyses offer clear support for both hypotheses. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-22
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Happiness Studies
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2006

Keywords

  • Flow
  • Organizational resources
  • Personal resources
  • Positive psychology
  • Teachers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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