Lay Theories of Work Passion

Higher job satisfaction and lower stress

Cultivating passion through experience within the line of work

The Fit Theory emphasizes the importance of finding a perfect fit, while the Develop Theory emphasizes development over time

<p>Immensely pressure on young adults to find their calling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Fit Theory and Develop Theory are not mutually exclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their vocational preferences, choices, expectations, and actual work experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a powerful motivational impact on vocational choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building clarity, skill, and success in one's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit Theorists start with higher levels of passion, while Develop Theorists start with lower levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lay theories motivate both one's past memories and future expectations, influencing vocational choices and career expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both Fit and Develop Theorists have similar levels of well-being and financial success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit Theorists have a higher initial fit that remains constant, while Develop Theorists have a lower initial fit that grows over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both Fit and Develop Theorists value a good fit, which is essential for passion for work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no right approach to achieving passion for work, and both Fit and Develop Theorists can achieve similar outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The different pathways through which people's mindsets translate into their goals, including perceived fit and associated strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit Theorists prioritize self-selection into vocations that match them, while Develop Theorists prioritize cultivation of a better match over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initial enjoyment of the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It grows over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit theorists expect passion to develop immediately, while Develop theorists expect it to grow over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They influence expectations about the future, which in turn shape vocational preferences and choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are less likely to prioritize initial enjoyment over other vocational characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher enjoyment leads to higher passion for work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Develop theorists expect equal passion for both</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lay theories influence expectations, which in turn shape vocational preferences and choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit theorists rely heavily on initial perceptions, while develop theorists rely less on these perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater self-reported passion for work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more likely to generate their own strategies for cultivating passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The more strategies used, the greater the difference in self-reported passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They tend to have a greater difference in self-reported passion for work over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit theorists rely on initial perceptions, while develop theorists rely on generating their own strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They generate strategies for cultivating passion that are consistent with one's beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers more trial and error opportunities to find the right fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is not always adaptable to different situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They downplay its importance relative to social status and contributing to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Western cultures prioritize passion, while Eastern cultures prioritize social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different lay theories can lead to well-being for different individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may not be effective when job options are constrained</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may not be adaptive to different situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an individual ideal, aligned with self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers