Schwabe, Jenny (2024) Feeling Confident after all? Examining the Relationship between Daily Negative Work Events and Employees' Self-Esteem in a Diary study. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The literature on the relationship between negative work events and self-esteem is inconsistent, although emerging diary studies suggest a negative association between the two variables. This diary study aimed to clarify the impact of negative work events on state self-esteem within the framework of sociometer theory. Both, general and social negative work events were examined, along with the moderating roles of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and competitive climate (CC). Participants (N = 183) self-reported negative work events and state self-esteem once a day for 10 working days. Additionally, a baseline assessment of SPS and CC was administered. Multiple regression with moderation analysis was performed. The results did not support the hypotheses, indicating that negative work events, regardless of category, do not predict state self-esteem. Additionally, interaction terms of SPS and CC showed no significant effects. However, further analyses revealed a moderate, positive effect of negative work events on negative affect. While the findings did not show a negative impact on self-esteem, they suggest the need to support employees in dealing with negative events. Recommendations include hosting group meetings and employing supportive leadership styles. Future research could explore the influence of highly impactful work events, as these might affect employee well-being differently than daily hassles.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schmitt, A. and Graso, M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Nov 2024 14:54 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2024 05:10 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4445 |
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