Date of Award
Spring 6-10-2016
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Jane Halpert
Second Advisor
Douglas Cellar
Third Advisor
Verena Graupmann
Abstract
As applicants with more qualifications enter the workforce and managers reject individuals with more skills than a job requires, overqualification grows in importance to organizations. Perceived overqualification, or an individual’s self-perception as overqualified, is an under-researched topic, however. This dissertation outlines a theoretical model for understanding both how perceived overqualification develops and how it impacts outcomes. Results show that generalized self-efficacy and objective overqualification predict perceived overqualification. Furthermore, perceived overqualification affects state positive affect, job satisfaction, absenteeism, and self-esteem through justice perceptions. Implications for future research and practice are also detailed.
Recommended Citation
Fernandes, Gregory Francis, "Understanding Perceived Overqualification: Expanding the Criterion Space, Establishing Drivers, and Developing a Model" (2016). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 173.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/173
SLP Collection
no