Mediating Role of Work Engagement in the Effect of Psychological Capital on Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to examine the effect of psychological capital and job dedication on job satisfaction. In addition, it is aimed to reveal the mediating effect of wholehearted work engagement between psychological capital and job satisfaction. Design/method/approach – Face-to-face survey method was used as a data collection tool in the research. The data of the research were collected from 265 workers working in the factory, which is affiliated to the ABC Maden Operations Directorate. As data collection tools, Psychological Capital Scale, Work Engagement Scale and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale were used. The obtained data were subjected to t test, one-way ANOVA, factor, correlation and hierarchical regression analysis using SPSS 22.0 package program, the results were interpreted in detail. Results – In the research, it was determined that psychological capital has a direct effect on job dedication and job satisfaction. However, it has been determined that wholehearted work dedication has a mediating effect between psychological capital and job satisfaction. Discussion – Research findings show that there are positive relationships between psychological capital, job dedication and job satisfaction. In addition, it is thought that the research will contribute to the literature due to the limited number of studies that reveal the mediating effect of wholehearted work dedication between psychological capital and job satisfaction.