PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AS CORRELATES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL- BEING AMONG BANK EMPLOYEES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/h47swy80Keywords:
Psychological Capital, Hope, Self-Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, Psychological Well-Being, Bank EmployeesAbstract
This study, carried out in 2024 among bank employees, examined the association between psychological capital and psychological well-being within them, with a spotlight on gender distinctions. The research hypothesized positive correlations between psychological capital and psychological well-being, as well as components of psychological capital (hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism) and psychological well-being. This was a quantitative study with a correlational design. The data was collected through purposive sampling from 80 bank employees (40 males and 40 females) aged between 25-30 years, representing various hierarchical levels within the banking sector. The data was analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results indicated no gender discrepancies in bothpsychological capital and psychological well-being among bank employees. Additionally, psychological capitaldemonstrated a positive correlation with psychological well-being. Components of psychological capital, efficacy,resilience, and optimism showed positive correlations with psychological well-being, while hope displayed a negativecorrelation. These findings underscored the importance of psychological capital in fostering psychological well-beingamong bank employees.
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