Using Strengths to Increase Motivation
Self-Assessment 7.3: What Is My Level of PsyCap?
Introduction
Having positive psychological capital (PsyCap) is related to fostering four key characteristics: hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism. By working to improve your PsyCap you may increase job satisfaction and personal well-being while reducing work-related stress and counterproductive behaviors.
Instructions Below are statements that describe how you may think about your job and career right now. If you aren’t currently working, then answer these questions in terms of potential job interviews and you future career. Using the scale below, please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements:
Efficacy
Score : 18 pts.
15 - 18 pts.
Feedback: High level of PsyCap.
Resiliency
Score : 17 pts.
15 - 18 pts.
Feedback: High level of PsyCap.
Hope
Score : 15 pts.
15 - 18 pts.
Feedback: High level of PsyCap.
Optimism
Score : 17 pts.
15 - 18 pts.
Feedback: High level of PsyCap.