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The ability of psychological flexibility and job control to predict learning, job performance, and mental health

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Publication Date March 2006
Author Frank W. Bond & Paul E. Flaxman
Source Journal of Organizational Behavior Management
Source Type Journal Article
Summary

This study focuses on the role of psychological flexibility (an individual characteristic) and job control (a work organization variable) in predicting learning of new skills, job performance, and mental health. A total of 448 call center workers in the UK were the subject of this study. Results support the idea that job control and psychological flexibility, as well as the interaction between the two, are important predictors of the three outcomes.

Keywords Job Characteristics, Job Performance, Learning, Mental Health, Organizational Behavior, Personnel
Reference

Bond, F. W., & Flaxman, P. E. (2006). The ability of psychological flexibility and job control to predict learning, job performance, and mental health. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2), 113-130.

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