Understanding active psychological states: Embedding engagement in a wider nomological net and closer attention to performance

Sharon Parker, Mark Griffin

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Abstract

We concur with the authors of the focal article that engagement is a critical topic at work, and we welcome the questions posed in this article. Nevertheless, we advocate a stronger link between engagement research and existing research and theory about active psychological states, including that discussed in the topic domains of job design/empowerment, leadership, and proactivity/job crafting. We outline the advantages of embedding engagement in a wider nomological net. We also advocate closer attention to type of work performance that is prompted and sustained by engagement, as well as considering how both context and individual differences moderate the link between engagement and performance. We suggest there is more to learn about how, when, and why engagement influences specific aspects of performance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-67
JournalEuropean Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
Volume20
Issue number1
Early online date13 Feb 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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