The Impact of Daily Work Events on Self-Esteem: Neuroticism as a Moderator

Goedeke, Johan (2024) The Impact of Daily Work Events on Self-Esteem: Neuroticism as a Moderator. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Past self-esteem research has largely been limited to investigating self-esteem as a static predictor, disregarding its fluctuating nature. This study aims to investigate the relationship between negative work events and state self-esteem with an additional focus on if and how neuroticism influences it. The data collection took place over the span of two years. 141 participants filled out a baseline survey and measures daily for 10 working days each, indicating both negative work events experienced as well as their current level of self-esteem. The resulting data was analyzed using linear regression analysis. The data revealed no evidence that negative work events influence state self-esteem, nor that neuroticism interacts with this effect. Additional findings revealed that neuroticism correlates with both self-esteem and the amount of negative work events experienced. Theoretical implications regarding the fluctuating nature of self-esteem and practical implications for workplace interventions are discussed.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Schmitt, A.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2024 14:44
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2024 14:44
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3155

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