Daily Self-Reflection Intervention and Its Effect on the Development of Employees’ Occupational Self-Efficacy: A Moderating Role of Neuroticism.

Chmielewska, Gabriela (2025) Daily Self-Reflection Intervention and Its Effect on the Development of Employees’ Occupational Self-Efficacy: A Moderating Role of Neuroticism. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

The present study examines the association between self-reflection that focuses on work stressors and occupational self-efficacy. Emphasis has also been placed on individual differences, and specifically the moderation effect of neuroticism on this association. We utilized a diary study that took place over 14 days, where a total of 84 participants were divided into three groups (self-reflection intervention group and two control groups). Twenty-eight participants were assigned to the intervention group and received daily prompts that encouraged them to reflect on recent work demands and stressors. The results from the multiple regression analysis showed no significant association between work self-reflection and occupational self-efficacy. Similarly, no significant results were found upon examining the moderating effect of neuroticism. Interestingly, the results also showed a significant negative association between neuroticism and occupational self-efficacy, which was not the primary focus of the paper. These findings were surprising given that both H1 and H2 hypothesized significant associations of these variables. Possible reasons for these results include the quality of self-reflection, educational background, and the length of the study. I will discuss this matter more comprehensively in the discussion section. Future research directions are also mentioned. Keywords: work self-reflection, occupational self-efficacy, neuroticism

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Schmitt, A.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2025 14:44
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2025 14:44
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/5301

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