THE VIEWS OF ACADEMIC STAFF ON PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN TURKEY

Abstract

Based on positive psychology, positive organizational behavior movement which focuses positive behaviors rather than negative behaviors and positive psychological capital which is accepted as the implementation of positive organizational behavior in organizations have emerged in recent years. The studies on psychological capital are mostly based on quantitative methods and focus the outcomes of the construct. Therefore, qualitative studies need to be conducted to have a deep understanding of positive psychological capital. This study aims to determine which components of positive psychological capital the academic staff focus on and to what extent they give importance to the construct.