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<p>Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is a&#xa0;critical construct in positive psychology, encompassing hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism. While PsyCap has been linked to improved personal and organizational performance, its reflection in job application documents has not been sufficiently explored. This study investigates whether PsyCap can be identified through linguistic markers in job application documents, using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC). Data from 103 job applicants, including anonymized application documents and self-reported PsyCap scores, were analyzed. The results showed that individuals with high PsyCap used more words related to positive emotions, achievements, and affiliation, and exhibited greater effort in their applications. Additionally, high PsyCap was positively associated with optimistic expectations of job application success. These findings suggest that PsyCap may be reflected in language use, offering insights for job applicants, recruiters, and career coaches. Future research should further explore PsyCap’s impact on job market outcomes.</p>

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The (linguistic) profile of psychological capital (PsyCap): Implications for job applications

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    2025年4月28日

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  • Pia Magdalena Brandt,
  • Philipp Yorck Herzberg,
  • Timo Lorenz

摘要

Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is a critical construct in positive psychology, encompassing hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism. While PsyCap has been linked to improved personal and organizational performance, its reflection in job application documents has not been sufficiently explored. This study investigates whether PsyCap can be identified through linguistic markers in job application documents, using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC). Data from 103 job applicants, including anonymized application documents and self-reported PsyCap scores, were analyzed. The results showed that individuals with high PsyCap used more words related to positive emotions, achievements, and affiliation, and exhibited greater effort in their applications. Additionally, high PsyCap was positively associated with optimistic expectations of job application success. These findings suggest that PsyCap may be reflected in language use, offering insights for job applicants, recruiters, and career coaches. Future research should further explore PsyCap’s impact on job market outcomes.