Unveiling the origins of psychological contract perceptions: A systematic review of 30 years of psychological contract antecedents research

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to better understand psychological contract antecedents by reviewing the literature from the last 30 years. This synthesis of the literature on psychological contract antecedents helps to identify common trends, gaps in the current literature, and areas for future research. By providing a more integrated understanding of the factors that influence the formation of the psychological contract, our review contributes to further development of the theoretical foundations of the psychological contract concept.</p