How the behavioral approach system predicts everyday life outcomes
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Article Title | How the behavioral approach system predicts everyday life outcomes |
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ERA Journal ID | 6080 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Izadikhah, Zahra (Author) and Jackson, Chris J. (Author) |
Journal Title | American Journal of Psychology |
Journal Citation | 123 (3), pp. 353-365 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0002-9556 |
1939-8298 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5406/amerjpsyc.123.3.0353 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/amerjpsyc.123.3.0353 |
Abstract | This study tested crucial components of Gray’s reinforcement sensitivity theory that have generally been overlooked in the literature. We tested whether the perceived amount of reward moderates the behavioral approach system (BAS) and the importance of reward mediates BAS in the prediction of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Results from 514 participants employed in part-time and full-time jobs provided support for our model, such that the indirect effect of BAS through the importance of reward was strongest when reward was provided. This model advances our understanding of reinforcement sensitivity theory and offers a solid foundation for predicting outcomes in everyday life. |
Keywords | job satisfaction; personality psychology; perceptual organization; psychological reinforcement; climate models |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520104. Industrial and organisational psychology (incl. human factors) |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
University of New South Wales | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4472/how-the-behavioral-approach-system-predicts-everyday-life-outcomes
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