Antecedents and consequences of within-person variation in Core Self-Evaluations

Abstract

Even though an increasing body of research shows that differences in trait core-self evaluations (CSE)--or the fundamental appraisals individuals make about themselves, their worth, and their abilities-- relate to beneficial employee-level outcomes (e.g. increased performance and job satisfaction), empirical research on the antecedents and consequences of state CSE is scarce. Yet, this research area requires attention both from a theoretical and a practical point of view. Theoretically, research on state CSE is needed to understand how internal and external events at work affect state CSE and how state CSE relates to important work outcomes. From a practical point of view, research on the antecedents of state CSE may guide the implementation of organizational initiatives. In this symposium, we present four empirical papers exploring causes and consequences of within- person fluctuations in state CSE. Following the presentations, John Kammeyer-Mueller will provide theoretical and practical suggestions and start up and lead an interactive group discussion. Environmental stressors and transformational leadership: The role of state core self- evaluations Presenter: Edina Dóci; Vrije U. Brussel Presenter: Joeri Hofmans; Vrije U. Brussel Core self-evaluations within an approach/avoidance framework: A day-reconstruction study at work Presenter: Annika Nübold; Maastricht U. Presenter: Günter W. Maier; Bielefeld U. The effect of life events on intrinsic motivation: The role of state core self-evaluations Presenter: Austin Lee Nichols; U. of Navarra Presenter: Charlice Hurst; U. of Notre Dame The effect of state core self-evaluations on performance Presenter: Jonas Debusscher; Vrije U. Brussel Presenter: Joeri Hofmans; Vrije U. Brussel Presenter: Filip De Fruyt; Ghent U.