Exploring The Effect of Psychological Capital on Work Engagement at Secondary Level in AJ & K
Keywords:
Psychological Capital, organizational support, work engagement, secondary school teachersAbstract
This study investigates the relationships between Psychological Capital (PsyCap), organizational support (OS), and work engagement (WE) among secondary school teachers in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K). Contrary to the initial hypotheses, significant positive relationships were found between PsyCap and work engagement, PsyCap and organizational support, and organizational support and work engagement. Specifically, PsyCap explains 26.4% of the variance in work engagement, 4.3% of the variance in organizational support, and organizational support explains 14.4% of the variance in work engagement. These findings underscore the importance of addressing psychological well-being and organizational support to enhance teacher engagement and ultimately improve the quality of education in AJ&K. Recommendations include implementing professional development programs, strengthening support structures, and promoting collaborative school cultures.
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