Application of signature strengths at work: A dual-level analysis

Merritt, Stephanie M.; Huber, Kelli; Bartkoski, Timothy

doi:10.1080/17439760.2018.1519589

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“…Therefore, future studies should take up this idea to facilitate a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Merritt et al (2018) found that the daily variation of the application of signature character strengths is linked to daily strain and daily job satisfaction, whereas global strength use was associated with global strain and global job satisfaction. This may also relate to medical students.…”

Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 97%

Development of Cynicism in Medical Students: Exploring the Role of Signature Character Strengths and Well-Being

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Reports of medical students experiencing burnout-related symptoms (e.g., cynicism) have increased in recent years. Little is known about the developmental process of this phenomenon and its relations with signature character strengths and well-being. The aim of this longitudinal analysis was to explore changes in the level of cynicism of medical students while in preclinical education. We further examined how the applicability of signature character strengths and well-being are related to this developmental process. Medical students (N = 99) participated in three online surveys over 3 years during medical school. Latent growth modeling, latent class growth modeling, general mixed modeling was conducted, and post hoc mixed ANOVA, Friedman test and Welch test analyses were examined. The results showed an increase in cynicism among medical students from first to last measurement. Two groups with distinct developmental trajectory patterns of cynicism were identified. Students with high levels of cynicism (high-level group) and students with changing levels of cynicism (increasing group) perceived higher applicability of signature character strengths in private life compared to the study context. Moreover, the high-level group experienced significantly lower psychological well-being (in particular mastery, optimism, and relationship) in their first year of medical education. This explorative study offers a comprehensive understanding of cynicism development in medical students during medical school and its relations to the applicability of signature character strengths and well-being. Prospective replication studies are needed to replicate the results obtained in this study.

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Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 97%

Development of Cynicism in Medical Students: Exploring the Role of Signature Character Strengths and Well-Being

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“…Extending this work, several studies have been focused on the applicability of signature character strengths (typically the four character strengths in which an individual scores highest) at the workplace and its relationship to work-related and general well-being (Hausler et al, 2017b;Merritt et al, 2019;Höge et al, 2020;Huber et al, 2020;Strecker et al, 2020). Among these, Huber et al (2020) also report initial results suggesting that, in particular, the applicability of judgment at work is relevant to work-related outcomes, such as higher levels of work engagement and lower levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.…”

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confidence: 99%

Character Strengths in the Life Domains of Work, Education, Leisure, and Relationships and Their Associations With Flourishing

2021

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A growing body of research demonstrates the relevance of character strengths for flourishing in general, but also for important outcomes across different life domains (e.g., work performance and relationship satisfaction). Studies have also shown that there are differences in the extent to which character strengths are applied, that is, perceived as relevant and shown in behavior in a given context, between work and private life, but they have not considered other life domains. This study aims to close this gap by examining the life domains of work, education, leisure, close personal relationships, and romantic relationships. The present study investigates whether (a) strengths-related behavior across different life domains explains additional variance in flourishing beyond the trait level of each respective character strength and studies (b) differences in the relevance of character strengths and strengths-related behavior across different life domains, and examines (c) their relationships with flourishing. A sample of 203 German-speaking adults (78.8% females; mean age = 29.4 years) completed self-reports assessing flourishing and character strengths. They also indicated which of the five life domains were personally relevant to them (i.e., on average 4.23 life domains) and reported the character strengths' perceived relevance and the frequency of displaying strengths-related behavior for each of these life domains separately. The results demonstrate that (a) strengths-related behavior averaged across all relevant life domains explained unique variance in flourishing above the trait-level of character strengths in some cases (e.g., creativity, kindness, and fairness), (b) different life domains were characterized by specific profiles of character strength—regarding both their relevance and strength-related behavior. Moreover, (c) character strengths and strengths-related behavior in different life domains both showed substantial correlations with flourishing. In some cases, these associations were domain-specific (e.g., displaying love of learning in the context of education was related to higher levels of flourishing). In conclusion, we suggest that examining strengths-related behavior across different life domains represents a worthwhile addition to research on character strengths.

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“…Those character strengths that are the most central to a person's identity are referred to as signature strengths (Peterson and . These are, in research studies, often operationalized as an individual's top three to seven character strengths (Merritt et al, 2019; Project managers' signature strengths Linley et al, 2010;Seligman et al, 2005). Linley (2008, p. 9) defined character strength as a "pre-existing capacity for a particular way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is authentic and energizing to the user, and enables optimal functioning, development and performance."…”

Section: Signature Strengthsmentioning

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A study of the influence of project managers’ signature strengths on project team resilience

Karlsen

Berg

2020

TPM

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Purpose This paper aims to study the influence of project managers’ signature strengths on project team resilience. Design/methodology/approach The authors performed a qualitative multiple case study design to explore the research question. Open-ended interviews, site visits, observations and documents were the data sources. The authors used character strengths and virtues within positive psychology as a theoretical framework in the data analysis. Findings The main finding of this study is that the project manager’s use of signature strengths influences the resilience of the project team. The cross-case analysis revealed four signature strengths – leadership, open-mindedness, persistence and hope – that influenced team resilience in all three studied cases. Research limitations/implications Future research should investigate other organizations, types of projects and countries so that the findings may be generalized. Practical implications This paper provides managers and teams with useful insights on signature strengths and team resilience. The findings stress the importance of managers being aware of their signature strengths and knowing how to use them. As the working situation today is often more complex, uncertain and difficult than ever, it is important to have resilient managers and teams. Originality/value This study contributes to increased knowledge on signature strengths and team resilience.

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Application of signature strengths at work: A dual-level analysis

Cited by 14 publications

References 63 publications

Development of Cynicism in Medical Students: Exploring the Role of Signature Character Strengths and Well-Being

Development of Cynicism in Medical Students: Exploring the Role of Signature Character Strengths and Well-Being

Character Strengths in the Life Domains of Work, Education, Leisure, and Relationships and Their Associations With Flourishing

A study of the influence of project managers’ signature strengths on project team resilience

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