Longitudinal correlated changes of global and organization‐based self‐esteem at work

Abstract

Abstract The role of different forms of self‐esteem (i.e., global vs. domain‐specific) at work and their longitudinal changes and associations have yet to be examined. Our aim is to analyze the pattern of longitudinal changes between global self‐esteem (GSE) and organization‐based self‐esteem (OBSE). We used three‐wave longitudinal data ( N = 1616) of newcomers at the beginning of their career. Results from multivariate latent growth curve models revealed that OBSE and GSE decreased linearly. Their trajectories were positively correlated ( r slopes = 0.52), suggesting positive longitudinal associations between changes in both forms of self‐esteem. Finally, OBSE and GSE trajectories differently predicted changes in job satisfaction, commitment, work engagement, and burnout. Findings support the importance of simultaneously considering both forms of self‐esteem at work.