Problem Oriented daydreams and performance The role of Self Reminding and goal pursuit

Abstract

ABSTRACT newlineBuilding upon the theory of conservation of resources and the daydreaming theory, the newlineresearch advances stress and daydreaming (mind wandering) literature by examining a newlinespecific facet of daydreaming called problem-oriented daydreams and its relationship with newlineinnovative work behaviour, task performance, and contextual performance. The role of newlineperformance pressure as an antecedent and mediating role of self-reminding and goal pursuit newlinehas also been examined. newlineThe research reported here follows a mixed-method approach. 3 studies were conducted to newlinetest the hypothesized relationship. Study 1 followed a cross-sectional design where an online newlinequestionnaire was circulated through convenience sampling procedure at a large Indian newlineUniversity. Data from 450 academicians was collected and analysed using structural newlineequational modeling techniques. The results indicated that performance pressure acts as an newlineantecedent to problem-oriented daydreams. Further, the findings also demonstrated the newlineempirical linkages between problem-oriented daydreams, innovative work behaviour, and newlinetask performance. It was also observed that performance pressure exerted indirect effects on newlineinnovative work behaviour and task performance through problem-oriented daydreams. newlineStudy 2 used an experience sampling technique (diary study) to comprehend within-person newlinethought process on a daily basis. Participants from diverse backgrounds responded to daily newlinequestionnaires for 10 working days using a mobile phone application after being contacted newlinevia a general invitation. Multi-level structural equation modelling results demonstrate that newlineself-reminding and goal pursuit mediate the relationship between problem-oriented newlinedaydreams and performance. The results also showed that problem-oriented daydreams on newlinetask and contextual performance through self-reminding and goal pursuit were found to be newline13 newlinestronger for task performance than for contextual performance. The study results hold while newlinecontrolling for attention residue and demographic factors for the hypot