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Literature review – PSYC7PRHY
Investigate the role of Psycap and Psych distress in academic procrastination in a sample of South African Students
Investigate the role of PsyCap and Coping Mechanisms in Academic Procrastination in a Sample of South African Students
Psychological Capital:
The formal definition of psychological capital is an individual’s positive psychological state that is characterized by 1) having confidence (self-efficacy) to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks; 2) make a positive attribution (optimism) about succeeding now and in the future; 3) persevering towards goals and when necessary, redirecting paths to goals (hope) in order to succeed; and 4) when beset by other problems and adversity, sustaining and bouncing back and even beyond (resilience) to attain success (Luthans, Youssef, & Avolio, 2007, p. 3).
Right around the turn of the last century, (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000; Sheldon & King, 2001; Snyder & Lopez, 2002), the field of psychology began to place greater emphasis on examining what was right with people and what contributes to human flourishing and growth potential. The positive focus and approach that was emerging primarily in the area of clinical psychology was extended to the workplace. (Luthans, 2002a, 2002b; Luthans, Youssef, & Avolio, 2007; Nelson & Cooper, 2007; Wright, 2003).
Psychological capital can be conceptualized as personal psychological capacities and resources. As such, psychological capital may serve to support and/or guide individuals in how they conceptualize life experiences.
Psychological capital is the positive psychological state during the process of individual growth and development including four aspects, namely self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism. People with high levels of psychological capital can work happily, be willing to sacrifice and have “a sense of Carrefour” to improve the quality of work. Together, these
Investigate the role of Psycap and Psych distress in academic procrastination in a sample of South African Students
Investigate the role of PsyCap and Coping Mechanisms in Academic Procrastination in a Sample of South African Students
Psychological Capital:
The formal definition of psychological capital is an individual’s positive psychological state that is characterized by 1) having confidence (self-efficacy) to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks; 2) make a positive attribution (optimism) about succeeding now and in the future; 3) persevering towards goals and when necessary, redirecting paths to goals (hope) in order to succeed; and 4) when beset by other problems and adversity, sustaining and bouncing back and even beyond (resilience) to attain success (Luthans, Youssef, & Avolio, 2007, p. 3).
Right around the turn of the last century, (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000; Sheldon & King, 2001; Snyder & Lopez, 2002), the field of psychology began to place greater emphasis on examining what was right with people and what contributes to human flourishing and growth potential. The positive focus and approach that was emerging primarily in the area of clinical psychology was extended to the workplace. (Luthans, 2002a, 2002b; Luthans, Youssef, & Avolio, 2007; Nelson & Cooper, 2007; Wright, 2003).
Psychological capital can be conceptualized as personal psychological capacities and resources. As such, psychological capital may serve to support and/or guide individuals in how they conceptualize life experiences.
Psychological capital is the positive psychological state during the process of individual growth and development including four aspects, namely self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism. People with high levels of psychological capital can work happily, be willing to sacrifice and have “a sense of Carrefour” to improve the quality of work. Together, these