Cognitions,Emotions, and Applications: Participants' Experiences of Learning about Strengths in an Academic Library |
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| Authors: | Allison Sharp Jeanine Williamson |
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| Institution: | 1. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Office 404C, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA;2. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Office 152, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study examined academic library employees' experiences during “strengths education,” a process of learning about individual strengths during a positive psychology intervention. Participants took the Clifton StrengthsFinder test, attended a workshop, and then were interviewed about what they considered to be the effects of the strengths training. The focus of the qualitative analysis was the interviewees' statements about the intrapersonal and interpersonal effects of learning about their strengths. We categorized and coded these statements as cognitions formed, emotions experienced, and applications envisioned. Our findings raise interesting implications for job satisfaction and employee self-esteem, especially during times of change. |
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| Keywords: | Positive psychology Academic libraries management Strengths-based interventions |
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