Hopelessness and Job Satisfaction in Relation to Resilience among Employees

Abstract

Aim: This study tried to establish a relationship among job satisfaction, hopelessness and resilience. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among employees using a pretested questionnaire. Methods: From the cross-sectional study conducted, data was collected for demographics, resilience, hopelessness, and job satisfaction rated on a 5-point Likert scale, hopelessness using Brief-H-Neg Scale, the data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis, to identify hopelessness towards resilience, the relationship between job-satisfaction and hopelessness. Findings: The mean score of hopelessness among dissatisfied employees was 7.5 and satisfaction was 4.5 (p 0.05), those married with understanding partners had less hopelessness compared to single and dissatisfied participants. Participants with less salary were more dissatisfied and those with poor work relationships, work conditions, and low career progression were found to have significant hopelessness leading to less resilience (p<0.05). Job satisfaction is vital for resilience and thereby reducing hopelessness. The findings reveal that professionals can actively strengthen their resilience and reduce vulnerability to hopelessness to improve overall efficiency. The recommendation is to incorporate resilience training for professionals for better coping and empowerment.

Keywords: Resilience, Hopelessness, Job Satisfaction

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