Diverse perspectives are welcome: Reply to Martin (2017)

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Critiques questioned the definition, generality, and citations of the diversified portfolio model (DPM).
• Adaptability definitions vary widely across psychological disciplines.
• Previous work by Chandra and Leong (2016) proposed the DPM.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address critiques regarding the definition, generality, and literature citations of the diversified portfolio model (DPM).
• To assert the central role of diversification as a determinant of adaptability.
• To defend the broad conceptualization of adaptability within the DPM.

Main Methods:

• The authors provide a rebuttal to specific points raised in Martin's (2017) comment.
• The response clarifies the rationale behind the DPM's broad definition and scope.
• The authors discuss their citation strategy in the original work.

Main Results:

• The lack of a single definition for adaptability is acknowledged as a field-wide issue.
• The DPM's conceptual generality is a strength, accommodating a broad definition of adaptability.
• Diversification is presented as a key factor influencing adaptability outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The DPM's broad definition and focus on diversification offer a robust framework for understanding adaptability.
• The authors reaffirm that diversification enhances adaptability, irrespective of its specific conceptualization or measurement.
• The study advocates for a more inclusive understanding of adaptability in psychological research.