The positive group affect spiral: a dynamic model of the emergence of positive affective similarity in work groups

Walter, Frank; Bruch, Heike

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The positive group affect spiral: a dynamic model of the emergence of positive affective similarity in work groups

Walter, Frank, Bruch, Heike·2008·Journal of Organizational Behavior

DOI 10.1002/job.505

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Abstract This conceptual paper seeks to clarify the process of the emergence of positive collective affect. Specifically, it develops a dynamic model of the emergence of positive affective similarity in work groups. It is suggested that positive group affective similarity and within‐group relationship quality are reciprocally interrelated in the form of a self‐reinforcing spiral, which is driven by mechanisms of affective sharing and affective similarity‐attraction between group members. We label this spiraling relationship ‘Positive Group Affect Spiral.’ This spiral is proposed to continuously strengthen both the similarity of group members' positive affect and the quality of their interpersonal relationships in a dynamic process. Further, we embed the Positive Group Affect Spiral into a framework of contextual factors that may diminish or strengthen its functioning, considering the potential impacts of charismatic leadership, individuals' or subgroups' organizational cynicism, group and organizational emotion norms, and organizational identity. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Authors: Walter, F., & Bruch, H.
Affiliations: University of Groningen (NL)
University of St.Gallen (CH)
Corresponding author: Walter, Frank
ORCID: Bruch, Heike
Venue: Journal of Organizational Behavior
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2008-01-15
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
Pages: 239-261
ISSN: 0894-3796 (ISSN-L)
1099-1379
DOI: 10.1002/job.505
OpenAlex: W2079531197
Cited by: 218
References: 179
Citations by year: 2026: 9 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 17 · 2016: 14 · 2015: 20 · 2014: 17 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 12
FWCI: 16.45
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Organizational Behavior (publishedVersion)
University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (publishedVersion)
Alexandria (UniSG) (University of St.Gallen) (submittedVersion)
University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Team Dynamics and Performance
Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social and Intergroup Psychology
Keywords: work teams, interpersonal relationship quality, affective sharing, similarity attraction, charismatic leadership, organizational cynicism, emotion norms, organizational identity, group dynamics

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