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Psychological Safety Comes of Age: Observed Themes in an Established Literature

Edmondson · Origins · Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior · 2023 · Open access

A comprehensive review of the psychological safety literature identifying four dominant themes: getting things done, learning behaviours, improving the work experience, and leadership. Maps the field's development since the 1990s and identifies directions for future research.

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