Psikolojik Ayrıcalık: Bir Kavram İncelemesi

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 126 - 134, 30.10.2024

Hasan Hüseyin Uzunbacak , Şerife Karagöz

https://doi.org/10.38057/bifd.1538932

Öz

Bireyleri diğerlerinden ayıran yetenekler (iletişim becerileri, teknolojik yatkınlık gibi) ve kişilik özellikleri (dışa dönüklük, iyimserlik, nevrotiklik gibi), örgütlerde çalışanların ve yöneticilerin davranışlarını etkileyen önemli faktörlerdir. Yetenekler ve kişilik özellikleri, bireylerin kendilerini diğerlerinden daha ayrıcalıklı hissetmelerine ve ödül beklentilerine girmelerine yol açabilmektedir. Yazında bir kişilik özelliği olarak ele alınan psikolojik ayrıcalık kavramı öne çıkmaktadır. Psikolojik ayrıcalık, bireyin kendisini başkalarından üstün görmesi ve bu nedenle elde edeceği şeyler konusunda daha fazla hakka sahip olduğuna inanmasından kaynaklanmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, bireyler kendilerini diğerlerine kıyasla daha önemli hissetmekte ve kendilerine ayrıcalıklı bir muamele yapılması gerektiğini beklemektedirler. Araştırmanın amacı psikolojik ayrıcalık kavramın kökenlerine, teorik altyapısına, öncüllerine ve ardıllarına dair derinlemesine bir analiz sunmaktır. Çalışmada, örgütlerde önemli bir yapı olarak görülen psikolojik ayrıcalığın tanımı, teorik temelleri (örn., özellikleri, örgütler açısından önemi), öncülleri ve sonuçları ele alınacak ve ardından bazı öneriler sunulacaktır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ayrıcalık, Psikolojik Ayrıcalık, Kişilik Özellikleri

Psychological Entitlement: A Conceptual Review

Öz

The abilities (such as communication skills and technological aptitude) and personality traits (such as extraversion, optimism, and neuroticism) that distinguish individual are significant factors influencing the behavior of employees and managers in organizations. These abilities and personality traits can lead individuals to feel more privileged than others and develop expectations for rewards. In the literature, the concept of psychological entitlement, which is considered a personality trait, stands out. Psychological entitlement arises from an individual's belief that they are superior to others and, therefore, expect greater benefits or privileges. As a result, individuals feel more important compared to others and expect to be treated preferentially. The aim of this research is to provide an in-depth analysis of the origins, theoretical foundations, antecedents, and outcomes of the psychological entitlement concept. The study will explore the definition of psychological entitlement as an important construct in organizations, its theoretical foundations (e.g., characteristics, organizational relevance), its antecedents and consequences, and will subsequently offer several recommendations.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Entitlement, psychological entitlement, personality traits.

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