Table A1

Factor loadings and measures

DimensionItemsLoadings
Workplace ostracism Ferris et al. (2008) Others ignored you at work0.682
Others left the area when you entered0.695
Your greetings have gone unanswered at work0.670
You involuntarily sat alone in a crowded lunchroom at work0.647
Others avoided you at work0.821
You noticed others would not look at you at work0.722
Others at work shut you out of the conversation0.742
Others refused to talk to you at work0.810
Others at work treated you as if you weren't there0.830
Others at work did not invite you or ask you if you wanted anything when they went out for a coffee break0.778
Cronbach's α0.909
Organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) Pierce et al. (1989) In the workplace … 
I count around here0.792
I am taken seriously0.806
I am important0.839
I am trusted0.788
There is faith in me0.844
I can make a difference0.757
I am valuable0.815
I am helpful0.805
I am efficient0.677
I am cooperative0.716
Cronbach's α0.921
Thriving at work Porath et al. (2012) Learning 
At work I find myself learning often0.851
At work I continue to learn more as time goes by0.855
At work I see myself continually improving0.847
At work I'm developing a lot as a person0.766
Cronbach's α0.833
Vitality 
At work I feel alive and vital0.795
At work I have energy and spirit0.874
At work I feel alert and awake0.714
At work I am looking forward to each new day0.823
Cronbach's α0.826
Extra-role behaviors proactive behavior, Griffin et al. (2007), creative behavior, Farmer et al. (2003) Creative Behavior 
Tries new ideas or methods first0.838
Seeks new ideas and ways to solve problems0.873
Generates ground-breaking ideas related to the field0.902
Is a good role model for creativity0.833
Cronbach's α0.884
Proactive Behavior 
Initiated better ways of doing your core tasks0.878
Come up with ideas to improve the way in which your core tasks are done0.867
Made changes to the way your core tasks are done0.864
Cronbach's α0.839
Source(s): Authors' own work

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