Team Psychological Capital

Comparative psychometric study of two versions of the Team Psychological Capital Questionnaire (24 and 12 items)

Authors

  • Joana Lopes University of Coimbra, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, and CeBER, Centre for Business and Economics Research. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3208-2894
  • Teresa Rebelo University of Coimbra, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, and CeBER, Centre for Business and Economics Research. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3380-0840
  • Cláudia Figueiredo University of Aveiro, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
  • Isabel Dimas University of Coimbra, Faculty of Economics, CeBER, Centre for Business and Economics Research.
  • Paulo Lourenço University of Coimbra, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, and CeBER, Centre for Business and Economics Research, Coimbra. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1405-3835

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_68_5

Keywords:

team psychological capital, team psychological capital questionnaire, team, psychometric study

Abstract

The globalized and competitive world underscores the relevance of positive organizational behavior, specifically team psychological capital (PsyCap). Indeed, teams are crucial to organizational success, and the study of PsyCap at the team level makes a significant contribution to both research and practice. Assessing the levels of PsyCap and/or its dimensions (self-efficacy, resilience, hope, and optimism) to understand the need for their promotion provides organizations with a significant advantage. This study assesses the psychometric properties of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) at the team level, utilizing both the 24-item and 12-item versions. A sample of 907 participants from 206 teams across 140 organizations from various sectors was analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the four-factor structure and a higher-order PsyCap model for both versions. Results support both models, indicating a high level of overlap between the scale versions. Both versions measure the same construct effectively, with practical advantages for the scales’ shorter version. Thus, this study contributes to the understanding and application of the Team PsyCap questionnaire in organizational contexts.

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Published

2025-07-30

How to Cite

Lopes, J., Rebelo, T., Figueiredo, C., Dimas, I., & Lourenço, P. (2025). Team Psychological Capital: Comparative psychometric study of two versions of the Team Psychological Capital Questionnaire (24 and 12 items). Psychologica, 68, e068005. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_68_5

Issue

Vol. 68 (2025)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2025 Joana Lopes, Teresa Rebelo, Cláudia Figueiredo, Isabel Dimas, Paulo Lourenço

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