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.