Human Flourishing in Institutions
This programme aims to research the functioning of individuals, relations, and institutions (on a continuum varying from flourishing to languishing) and its antecedents, outcomes, and utility. Working from the capability approach and positive organisational scholarship, and considering the precariousness inherent in modern society, the research programme investigates the optimal functioning of individuals, relationships, and institutions. Flourishing refers to optimal functioning as indicated by positive emotions, a positive affect balance, satisfaction with life (and life domains), engagement, self-determination (and satisfaction of the needs for autonomy, competence. and relatedness), meaning and purpose, learning agility, positive relations, and social well-being. Languishing indicates the opposite of these types of functioning. The programme aims to develop and evaluate interventions to optimise capability, flourishing, and utility.
Recent publications
2024A systematic review and a comprehensive approach to PhD students' wellbeing.
Martínez-García, I., De Witte, H., García-Martínez, J., & Cano-García, F. J.
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-being2024On the nature, predictors, and outcomes of work passion profiles: A generalisability study across distinct types of employees.
Gillet, N., Morin, A. J. S., Brault, S., Becker, M., & Verbeke, I.
Stress and Health2024Tasks at hand or more challenges: The roles of regulatory focus and job insecurity in predicting work behaviors.
Tu, Y., Wang, H.J., Jiang, L., De Witte, H., Long, L.
Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology2024“Nursing my own work destiny”: A concept analysis of basic psychological need crafting.
Kotze, R., Van der Vaart, L. & Oosthuysen, E.
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