The Effect of Positive Psychology on Business

Adedayo Ogunleye*
Adedayo Ogunleye Business Coaching Academy (AOBC), Oyo State, Nigeria.
Periodicity:April - June'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.18.4.20917

Abstract

This paper explores and establishes a link between positive psychology coaching and business outcomes by investigating the benefits to employees, their well-being, job satisfaction, and organizational performance. The mixed-methods research design involved a quantitative survey involving 200 employees from various industries and qualitative input through semi-structured interviews with 20 managers. The study sought to establish empirical evidence (through statistical data and measurement scales) to support the benefits of positive psychology coaching in business through meeting key criteria and to illustrate the impact of positive psychology coaching on business outcomes both quantitatively and qualitatively. Generally, the findings indicate that there is a strong and positive benefit to implementing positive psychology coaching in the workplace environment, evidently enhancing employee well-being (mean score of 4.2), job satisfaction (mean score of 4.0), and organizational performance (mean score of 4.1). The qualitative analysis provided deeper insights into the process and types of positive psychology coaching interventions that stood out and were more effective. This strategy of thematic analysis on interview transcripts revealed that strengths-based development and goal-setting seemed to be key positive psychological interventions. The findings support existing literature and key theoretical models, such as the PERMA model and the Broaden-and-Build Theory.

Keywords

Positive Psychology, Business Outcomes, Benefits to Employees, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Performance.

How to Cite this Article?

Ogunleye, A. (2024). The Effect of Positive Psychology on Business. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 18(4), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.18.4.20917

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