Challenge stress appraisal

Challenge stress appraisal

• Measure published in: Mitchell, M. S., Greenbaum, R. L., Vogel, R. M., Mawritz, M. B., & Keating, D. J. (2019). Can you handle the pressure? The effect of performance pressure on stress appraisals, self-regulation, and behavior. Academy of Management Journal, 62(2), 531–552
• Measure adapted from: Drach-Zahvy, A., & Erez, M. 2002. Challenge versus threat effects on the goal-performance relationship. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 88: 667-682.
• 3 items:
  • I was challenged in a positive way today.
  • I was provided opportunities to exercise reasoning skills today.
  • Today, I was provided opportunities to overcome obstacles.