Psychological Capital Questionnaire
PCQ-24Psychological Capital (PsyCap)
24 items
2007
α 0.89–0.93
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Luthans, F., Youssef, C.M., & Avolio, B.J.
What it measures
Measures the four psychological capital resources (HERO): Hope (agency and pathways thinking), Efficacy (confidence to exert effort), Resilience (bouncing back from adversity), and Optimism (positive attributions about outcomes). Grounded in positive organisational behaviour theory. Predicts work performance, wellbeing, and engagement.
Representative items
- I feel confident helping to set targets/goals in my work area. (Efficacy)
- If I should find myself in a jam at work, I could think of many ways to get out of it. (Hope — Pathways)
- I can think of many ways to reach my current work goals. (Hope — Agency)
- When I have a setback at work, I have trouble recovering from it, moving on. (R, Resilience)
- I always look on the bright side of things regarding my job. (Optimism)
Citation
Luthans, F., Youssef, C.M., & Avolio, B.J. (2007). Psychological capital: Developing the human competitive edge. Oxford University Press.