Perceived organisational support and well-being: The role of psychological capital as a mediator

• DOI: 10.4102/sajip.v44i0.1539
• Publication Date: 2018-10-01T05:59:02Z
• Authors: Anja Roemer; Chantel Harris
• Keywords: Snowball sampling; Positive psychological capital; Well-Being; Work Engagement

Orientation: Today’s competitive work environment requires organisations and employees to successfully cope with challenges maintain healthy levels of well-being. It is, therefore, imperative investigate which organisational psychological factors contribute well-being in employees.Research purpose: This study served analyse whether capital (PsyCap) mediates the relationship between perceived support (POS) well-being.Motivation for study: In light positive psychology movement, this aimed how constructs actively employee Knowledge that enhance will be great benefit aim create positivity workplace order avoid negative consequences work-related stress a toxic environment.Research approach/design method: A cross-sectional, non-experimental design, applying convenience snowball sampling, was used recruit 159 South African who completed an online survey assessed under investigation.Main findings: found POS, PsyCap are positively correlated one another. Moreover, hierarchical regression analyses revealed fully POS well-being.Practical/managerial implications: These findings imply should committed target their employees’ workforce.Contribution/value-add: The show it is not sufficient just provide Organisations also need acknowledge important role ensure they well equipped deal while maintaining