The ambivalent reaction of being envied: A perspective of self-based agency and communion

: High-performing individuals within organizations frequently elicit envy due to their exceptional performance. Such envy can elicit a range of experiences in these individuals, both positive and negative, which can in turn exert divergent effects on job performance and interpersonal dynamics. The existing body of literature lacks a robust, nuanced, and comprehensive examination and interpretation of these disparate research outcomes. Utilizing the dual perspective model of agency and communion, this study investigates the distinct effects of envy on self-perception, self-experience, and self-regulation. Moreover, it underscores the relative significance of agency and communion in discerning the applicable boundary conditions. By offering an exhaustive depiction of the experience of being envied, this research enhances our understanding of envy's overarching impact. Furthermore, it provides invaluable insights for future studies and affords organizations pragmatic interventions to manage the issue of envy towards their high-performing employees.