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When the job is a calling: the role of applying one's signature strengths at work

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2012
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Harzer, C., & Ruch, W. (2012). When the job is a calling: the role of applying one’s signature strengths at work. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 7, 362–371. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2012.702784

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Familial aggregation and the effect of parenting styles on three dispositions toward ridicule and being laughed at were tested. Nearly 100 families (parents, their adult children, and their siblings) completed subjective questionnaires to assess the presence of gelotophobia (the fear of being laughed at), gelotophilia (the joy of being laughed at), and katagelasticism (the joy of laughing at others). A positive relationship between fear of being laughed at in children and their parents was found. Results for gelotophilia were similar

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  • Harzer, Claudia
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  • Ruch, Willibald
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Journal/Series Title
The Journal of Positive Psychology

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Volume

Volume
7

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Number
5

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362

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Page end
371

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Item Type
Journal Article

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Keywords

character strengths, signature strengths, job satisfaction, calling, pleasure, engagement, meaning, VIA-IS, positive psychology

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English

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2012

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2012-07-13

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1743-9760

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Green

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2539 since deposited on 2012-07-13
2514last week
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327 since deposited on 2012-07-13
326last week
Acq. date: 2025-11-14

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Harzer, C., & Ruch, W. (2012). When the job is a calling: the role of applying one’s signature strengths at work. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 7, 362–371. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2012.702784

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