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In Search for H.E.R.O Among Filipino Teachers: The Relationship of Positive Psychological Capital and Work-Related Outcomes

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Recent positive psychology literature has consistently demonstrated the link between PsyCap (composite score of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism—HERO) and employee productivity. However, most of these studies were conducted in industrial or organizational settings and have mostly examined the independent effect of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism. Not much research has been conducted in the educational setting. In this study, we examined the association of PsyCap with psychological well-being and job performance among Filipino teachers. Through hierarchical regression analysis, data from 180 Filipino teachers indicated that PsyCap is linked to adaptive outcomes: psychological well-being and job performance. Limitations and implications of the study were provided.

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  1. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

    Fraide A. Ganotice Jr.

  2. Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

    Fraide A. Ganotice Jr., Leonora A. Beguina & Jonalyn B. Villarosa

  3. The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

    Susanna S. Yeung

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Ganotice, F.A., Yeung, S.S., Beguina, L.A. et al. In Search for H.E.R.O Among Filipino Teachers: The Relationship of Positive Psychological Capital and Work-Related Outcomes. Asia-Pacific Edu Res 25, 407–414 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-015-0267-9

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