Positive Psychology at Work: Psychological Capital as a Pathway to Employee Engagement
Published: 2016
Author(s) Name: Kumari Soni, Renu Rastogi, Pooja Garg |
Author(s) Affiliation: Dept of Humanities & Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Tec nology Roorkee, Uttrakhand, India
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the significance of psychological capital (PsyCap) in the prediction of employee engagement and how positive psychological strengths and capabilities motivate employees to perform more than their job description. The study has been conducted on a sample of 200 IT professionals. Data analysis was performed using correlation analysis and SEM. The results indicated that psychological capital (PsyCap) is significantly related to employee engagement. The finding suggests PsyCap is a significant predictor, along with other variables in fostering employee engagement.
Keywords: Psychological Capital, Employee Engagement, Positive Psychology
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