Abstract
The importance of positive and high quality relationships has been established in literature, particularly in recent positivity
debates. There are many dimensions of positive relationships, one of which is their ability to create energy in the participants.
Energy created through such interaction enhances the available resources of an individual. In this study, we propose that
energizing connections positively affects goal commitment, which is an important work attitude and essential for successful
performance, particularly in a performance-based rewards system. We examine this relationship in academics working in UK
universities, where performance is significantly related to setting clear goals and meeting them effectively. We also propose
that energizing connections enhance an individual’s level of energy and vitality which in turn affect their motivation towards
goals and targets. Therefore, we also explore the mediating effect of subjective vitality on the relationship between energizing
connections and goal commitment. All the scales were tested for their construct validity through Confirmatory Factor
Analysis and reliability statistics. A total of 365 academics completed a questionnaire from fourteen top ranking UK
universities. Hierarchical multiple regression was performed to test the direct and mediation effects on the dependent
variable. Results confirm that energizing connections significantly contribute towards goal commitment directly (R2 = .216, F
= 9.110, p < 0.01) and through the mediating effect created by subjective vitality (R2 = .255, ∆R2 = .038, F =10.112, p <
0.01). Implications for administrators in higher education institutions and future research are discussed.
Sania Zahra Malik, Robert Macintosh. (2015) Role of Energizing Relationships in Creating Subjective Vitality and Goal Commitment in UK Academics, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 9, Issue 1.
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