Self-esteem of industrial workers

Change and Stability in Self during the Transition to Retirement: An Intraindividual Study using P-technique Factor Analysis

This study determined the extent to which there was intraindividual change and stability in the self during the retirement transition, and examined the extent to which dimensions of variability were replicable across older adults. This study employed a single-subject design with multiple replications in order to examine interindividual similarities and differences in intraindividual change patterns. Data were collected from four people daily, beginning approximately one month prior to the retirement event and continuing until three months after the event. For each individual P-technique factor analyses showed three to four dimensions of variability. Stability in the self was also manifested, although there were large individual differences in the amount of stability exhibited. Although similar factors could be identified across individuals, the factors did not appear to be identical. The discussion focuses on the nature of change and stability in self when conceptualised and measured from an intraindividual perspective.

Rejection, motivation and athletic performance: is there a traded player syndrome?

It is widely held that the professional athlete who is traded tends to perform better against the trading team than against other teams. Two psychological explanations for this hypothesis were advanced (a separation-hostility mechanism and an esteem loss-counteraction mechanism). Data were examined for 47 (30) professional baseball players over a 2-yr. (3-yr.) period. Support for the hypothesis was weak across the entire sample; however, some support appeared among players who (a) were traded for the first time, (b) had long tenure with the trading team, (c) were young, and (d) had high ability. Somewhat stronger positive results were found for individuals who met two or more of the conditions favorable to the hypothesis. As predicted, results attenuated over time.

Positive mental health of workers as related to memory optimism, work competency and personified values

The content analysis of the life and work stories including memories of pleasant and unpleasant experiences and personified values of 143 workers were made as a basis of obtaining indices of positive mental health. The categories used for assessing mental health were: (1) self-regard, (2) maturity, (3) personality organization, (4) relation to environment. These factors, as well as the total mental health index, were correlated with measures of memory optimism, work competency and personified values. In general, the findings may be summarized as follows: Positive correlations were found for the indices of mental health with memory optimism and work competence. Workers with dominant political values rated higher in self-regard than did workers whose values were dominantly economic. Implications for industrial organizations and motivational research are considered.