Journal Browser
Open Access Journal Article

Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings

by Daniel Brown 1,*
1
Daniel Brown
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 1 January 2022 / Accepted: 20 January 2022 / Published Online: 22 February 2022

Abstract

The present paper explores the concept of positive organizational behavior (POB) within educational settings, focusing on its impact on both students and educators. POB refers to the study of positive psychological states and organizational practices that contribute to the well-being and effectiveness of individuals within a workplace. In the context of education, this concept is particularly relevant as it can foster a supportive and conducive environment that enhances learning outcomes, teacher satisfaction, and student engagement. The paper begins by defining POB and its core components, such as positive affectivity and constructive thinking. It then delves into the various ways in which POB can be cultivated in educational settings, including the implementation of positive leadership styles, the promotion of a positive organizational culture, and the utilization of positive psychology interventions. Subsequent sections discuss the empirical evidence linking POB to improved educational outcomes, such as higher academic performance, increased teacher motivation, and reduced student attrition. The paper concludes with a discussion of the challenges and implications of incorporating POB into educational institutions, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research and the integration of diverse approaches to enhance the overall well-being and success of students and educators.


Copyright: © 2022 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
Cite This Paper
APA Style
Brown, D. (2022). Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(1), 26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
ACS Style
Brown, D. Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
AMA Style
Brown D. Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(1):26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
Chicago/Turabian Style
Brown, Daniel 2022. "Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.1:26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222

Share and Cite

ACS Style
Brown, D. Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
AMA Style
Brown D. Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(1):26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
Chicago/Turabian Style
Brown, Daniel 2022. "Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.1:26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222
APA style
Brown, D. (2022). Positive Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(1), 26. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220222

Article Metrics

Article Access Statistics

References

  1. Burbules, N. C., & Callister, T. A. (2000). Watch IT: The Risks and Promises of Information Technologies for Education. Westview Press.
  2. Avolio, B. J., & Gardner, W. L. (2005). The full leader: Reframing leadership for the 21st century. American Psychologist, 60(6), 581-598.
  3. Avolio, B. J., & Yammarino, F. J. (2004). Transformational and transactional leadership: An integration of the theories of Burns and Hersey. In B. J. Avolio & F. J. Yammarino (Eds.), Transformational and transactional leadership: The road ahead (pp. 1-16). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  4. Luthans, F. (2002). Positive organizational behavior: Developing and managing the human-centered organization. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  5. Luthans, F., & Youssef, C. M. (2004). Positive organizational behavior: Making sense of the past, present, and future. Journal of Management, 30(3), 434-455.
  6. Luthans, F., & Avolio, B. J. (2003). Positive organizational behavior: Past, present, and future. Organizational Dynamics, 32(2), 109-118.
  7. Spreitzer, G. M. (2006). Psychological capital: Exploring the concept, measure, and impact of positive psychological capacities. Journal of Management, 32(2), 260-281.
  8. Avolio, B. J., Bateman, T. S., & Jung, D. I. (2004). Improving transformational leadership: A literature review of theory and research. Leadership Quarterly, 15(3), 425-456.
  9. Luthans, F., Avolio, B. J., & Youssef, C. M. (2004). The role of positive psychological capital in the organizational context. Journal of Management, 30(3), 410-424.