Morale (Topical Term)

APA dictionary of psychology, c2007 (morale: the state of mind that affects behavior and performance. The U.S. Army Field Manual on Leadership defines morale as the mental, emotional, and spiritual state of the individual: Essentially, it is how an individual feels)

Dictionary.com, Feb. 25, 2011 (morale: emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.)

Wikipedia, Feb. 25, 2011: Morale (Morale, also known as esprit de corps when discussing the morale of a group, is an intangible term used to describe the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others. The second term applies particularly to military personnel and to members of sports teams, but is also applicable in business and in any other organizational context, particularly in times of stress or controversy.)