The Noel Strengths Academy defines it this way:

Those activating the strengths of citizenship value “doing their part” 

• They have a sense of social responsibility 
• Faithful members of their team, group, or community 
• Loyal 
• Acknowledge the need for others: everyone has a contribution to make 

• Underuse: Selfishness
• Overuse: Dependency

Key Research:

• Rank order of Teamwork in populations from:
  • US : 13
  • European:  13
  • Asia: 8
  • Latin America: 8
  • Sub-Saharan Africa: 10
  • Middle east: 8
• In a study of character strengths and adolescent peer relationships, the strengths deemed most desirable/important in a friend were honesty, humor, kindness, and fairness, and those most connected with higher peer acceptance were perspective, love, kindness, social intelligence, teamwork, leadership, and humor (Wagner, 2018).
• Workplace study found that the most important predictors of work-related outcomes were signature strengths fit (signature strengths that are applied at work) and the strengths of teamwork and creativity. Those character strengths that most highly correlated with total workplace well-being (positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and achievement) were zest, teamwork, hope, love, gratitude, leadership, and perseverance (Harzer, Mubashar, & Dubreuil).
• Character strengths and character strengths-related person-job fit played a central role in work-related outcomes. Signature strengths fit and the character strengths of creativity and teamwork were the strongest predictors (Harzer et al., 2017).

Psychological Impact of Teamwork

1. Teamwork is linked to greater job satisfaction: Research has shown that individuals with high levels of Teamwork tend to have greater job satisfaction, which is associated with greater well-being and life satisfaction (Harter et al., 2002).
2. Teamwork is associated with greater collaboration: People with high Teamwork tend to be more collaborative, which is associated with greater productivity and better outcomes (Wageman et al., 2012).
3. Teamwork is a key component of effective leadership: Teamwork is a key characteristic of effective leaders, who are able to build and maintain strong teams (Goleman, 1995).
4. Teamwork is linked to greater adaptability: Research has shown that individuals with high levels of Teamwork tend to be more adaptable, which is associated with greater success in a rapidly changing work environment (Katz & Allen, 1992).
5. Teamwork is associated with greater trust: People with high Teamwork tend to have greater trust in their colleagues, which is associated with greater collaboration and better outcomes (McAllister, 1995).
6. Teamwork is a key predictor of team performance: Teamwork is a key predictor of team performance, with high Teamwork teams tend to perform better and achieve greater success (Cohen & Bailey, 1997).
7. Teamwork is linked to greater communication skills: Research has shown that individuals with high levels of Teamwork tend to have greater communication skills, which is associated with greater collaboration and better outcomes (Tjosvold, 1991).
8. Teamwork is associated with greater problem-solving skills: People with high Teamwork tend to be better problem-solvers, which is associated with greater success in a rapidly changing work environment (Katz & Allen, 1992).
9. Teamwork is a key component of organizational citizenship behavior: Teamwork is a key component of organizational citizenship behavior, which is associated with greater job satisfaction and better outcomes (Organ, 1988).
10. Teamwork can be developed through practice and training: Research has shown that Teamwork can be developed through practice and training, such as through team-building exercises and leadership development programs (Wageman et al., 2012).

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