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Psychological detachment and research performance: Work engagement as a mediator

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: We examined the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between psychological detachment and research performance using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping analysis. Participants comprised 923 teachers from 39 key universities in China, who completed measures of psychological detachment, research performance, and work engagement. The results indicated that psychological detachment was negatively associated with research performance, and that work engagement mediated this relationship. Our findings enrich understanding of the effects of psychological detachment on research performance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.8277

Authors: Yungui Guo, Yanting Zhu

Institutions: Hunan University of Science and Technology, Zhoukou Normal University, Renmin University of China

Language: English

Topic: Workaholism, burnout, and well-being

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2981393494

FWCI: 1.259

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Cited by: 6

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