Mechanisms of PsyCap contagion
A cross cultural perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12701589 |
|---|---|
| Authors | V Venkatanagarajan (0000-0002-6064-8218, Great Lakes Institute of Management, corresponding author), Maree Roche (0000-0003-2711-4895, The University of Auckland, New Zealand), Rushikesh Borse (0000-0003-0241-1447, Great Lakes Institute of Management), Rushikesh Prakash Borse (Great Lakes Institute of Management) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 555-570 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Cross Cultural Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1470-5958 • E-ISSN: 1741-2838 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14705958251341704 |
| OpenAlex | W4410335513 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
Psychological Capital (PsyCap), comprising hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, enhances individual and organizational well-being. While its benefits are well-documented, the mechanisms driving its spread—PsyCap contagion—remain underexplored, particularly across cultural contexts. This study develops a theoretical framework for PsyCap contagion, integrating Social Learning Theory (SLT) and Emotional Contagion Theory (ECT) to explain how cognitive, conative, social, and affective mechanisms facilitate its transmission. Recognizing that cultural values shape psychological processes, we propose that Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions moderate PsyCap contagion. For example, high-power distance cultures may amplify leader-driven PsyCap contagion, while collectivist cultures may strengthen peer-based transmission. Additionally, uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation may influence the sustainability of PsyCap contagion over time. This study contributes to positive organizational behavior (POB) and cross-cultural management (CCM) by positioning PsyCap contagion as a culturally embedded process. We propose a research agenda to empirically test PsyCap contagion mechanisms, examine its role in digital workplaces, and explore potential risks such as overconfidence and emotional exhaustion
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