Strength Use in the Workplace: A Literature Review

Marine Miglianico (), Philippe Dubreuil, Paule Miquelon, Arnold B. Bakker and Charles Martin-Krumm
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Marine Miglianico: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Philippe Dubreuil: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Paule Miquelon: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Arnold B. Bakker: Erasmus University Rotterdam
Charles Martin-Krumm: Laboratoire de Psychologie de l’École de Psychologues Praticiens de Paris

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2020, vol. 21, issue 2, No 18, 737-764

Abstract: Abstract The objective of the present article is to review the literature on strengths use and development in the workplace. This review (1) presents a summary of the outcomes of strengths use in organizations, and (2) proposes a general intervention model facilitating strengths development in the workplace. A systematic review was used to summarize the outcomes of studies on strengths use at work, whereas a narrative review was employed to examine the main strengths development interventions available, and to propose an integrative model. Results indicate that strengths use is associated with job satisfaction, work engagement, well-being, and work performance. Furthermore, scholars and professionals use similar intervention strategies that can be summarized in a five-step integrative model to promote strengths development in organizations. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications, as well as avenues for future research.

Keywords: Strengths; Organizations; Intervention; Positive psychology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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