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Psychological ownership: a review and research agenda
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Dawkins, S and Tian, A and Newman, A and Martin, A, Psychological ownership: a review and research agenda, Journal of Organizational Behavior: The IRIOP Annual Review Issue, 38, (2) pp. 163-183. ISSN 0894-3796 (2017) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
DOI: doi:10.1002/job.2057
Abstract
The concept of psychological ownership (PO) reflects a state in which individuals feel as though the target of
ownership (e.g., job or organization) is theirs. In recent years, there has been an expansion of research linking
PO with a range of desirable employee attitudes and behaviors. However, the theoretical foundations of the
construct, its measurement, the factors that influence its development, and when and how it influences outcomes
are areas of continued debate in the literature. In this article, we provide a narrative review of extant
PO literature with the aim of developing a research agenda that encourages scholars to target opportunities
for future research. In particular, we highlight the need for continued refinement of the conceptualization
and measurement of PO, and development of its nomological network. In addition, we call for greater investigation
of PO towards different objects or foci; examination of possible multilevel applications of PO research;
identification of potential boundary conditions of PO; and exploration of the influence of culture
and individual differences on the development and influence of PO. We also introduce alternative theoretical
approaches for understanding and investigating PO. In doing so, we provide a roadmap for scholars to progress
the development of the field.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | psychological ownership; antecedents; outcomes; measurement |
Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
Research Group: | Strategy, management and organisational behaviour |
Research Field: | Organisational behaviour |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in commerce, management, tourism and services |
UTAS Author: | Dawkins, S (Dr Sarah Dawkins) |
UTAS Author: | Martin, A (Professor Angela Martin) |
ID Code: | 103055 |
Year Published: | 2017 (online first 2015) |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 124 |
Deposited By: | TSBE |
Deposited On: | 2015-09-17 |
Last Modified: | 2018-03-09 |
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