The role of core self-evaluations and ego-resiliency in predicting resource losses and gains in the face of the COVID-19 crisis: the perspective of conservation of resources theory
Objectives The purpose of the present study was to investigate, through the lens of conservation of resources theory, the predictive role of 2 positive personality traits in the form of core self-evaluations (CSE) and ego-resiliency (ER) in resource losses and gains triggered by the COVID-19 crisis....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2023-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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| Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/The-role-of-core-self-evaluations-and-ego-resiliency-nin-predicting-resource-losses,172995,0,2.html |
| Summary: | Objectives
The purpose of the present study was to investigate, through the lens of conservation of resources theory, the predictive role of 2 positive
personality traits in the form of core self-evaluations (CSE) and ego-resiliency (ER) in resource losses and gains triggered by the COVID-19
crisis.
Material and Methods
The 2 personality traits, constituting positive person-related resources, were examined in relation to resource losses and gains in both general and distinct life domains: hedonistic and vital, spiritual, family, economic and political, and finally power and prestige.
Results
The findings from a nationwide sample of 1000 working adults (65% women; age M±SD 38.93±10.9 years) indicated that CSE negatively
predicted resource losses, whereas ER served as a positive predictor of resource gains. The predictive role of personality traits was demonstrated
both for resource losses and gains in general and in different life domains.
Conclusions
The results of this study highlight in particular the role
of CSE as a protective factor of resource losses, and the role of ER as a promotive factor of resource gains, suggesting that both traits might evoke
divergent resilience responses when facing prolonged stressful life events. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2023;36(4):551–62 |
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| ISSN: | 1232-1087 1896-494X |