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Understanding the Dynamics between Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and Job Satisfaction (JS): A 2024 Research Synthesis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Psychological capital (PsyCap) and its relationship to job satisfaction (JS) have emerged as key areas of interest for practitioners and scholars in human resource management and organizational behavior.This study seeks to provide a complete and systematic analysis of the most recent empirical evidence on PsyCap and its effects on job satisfaction.Using a analytical scoping review technique, the study is confined to studies published in 2024.A total of 16 peer-reviewed empirical research was thoroughly evaluated to uncover relevant trends and insights.Seven different criteria were used to evaluate the analyzed studies: 1) methodology, 2) population/sample size, 3) statistical data analysis techniques, 4) country of origin, 5) major findings, 6) organizational sector or industry, and 7) usage of moderators and mediators.This review's findings show a constant beneficial association between PsyCap and JS, which is often mediated by psychological characteristics like employee engagement, resilience and organizational commitment.This synthesis is meant to be a useful resource for academics, professionals, and researchers, interested and involved in Positive Organizational Behavior and the importance of psychological capital in boosting workplace outcomes.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v15-i10/26654

Authors: Suleman Muhammad Khan, Norashikin Mahmud, Maria Fayyaz

Institutions: University of Technology Malaysia, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414915893