Socially Embedded Model of Thriving with Adaptive Expertise: A Moderated Mediation Model

Friday, February 23, 2024

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Salon G (First Floor)

Author(s)

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Sangok Yoo

Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas, United States
Yunsoo Lee, PhD

Assistant Professor
Hanyang University
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea
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Hoijung Eom

Master Student
Hanyang University
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea
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Jae Yoon Heo

Master Student
Hanyang University
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea
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Jiwon Kim

Master Student
Hanyang University
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the moderated mediating effects of contextual features and agentic work behavior in the relationship between job resources and thriving at work based on the socially embedded model of thriving at work and job demands and resources model. Through a literature review, job autonomy and job clarity were tested as job resources, learning resources and perceived work-related diversity as contextual features, and adaptive expertise as agentic work behaviors. Data was collected from 428 workers working in various industries in South Korea. The results showed that work-related diversity moderated the mediating effect of adaptive expertise in the relationship between job autonomy and thriving at work. We also found that the higher the job clarity, the higher the adaptive expertise, and this relationship was mitigated by learning resources. Based on the findings, we suggest theoretical and practical implications from the perspective of human resource development.