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Vol.13(7)(2022)

  • The Relationship between Social and Psychological Capitals on Well-being among Saudi Employees

    M. M. Sulphey (Department of Human Resource Management, College of Business Administration, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, SAUDI ARABIA).

    Disciplinary: Research paper

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    doi: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2022.139

    Keywords: Workplace well-being; Psychological capital; Social capital; Saudi Arabia

    Abstract
    Workplace well-being (WWB) helps employees perform better and cope reasonably well with stress. It is capable of influencing the financial performance and success of organizations. Various positive psychology constructs have been identified to impact WWB. The present study examined whether psychological capital and social capital are related to WWB. Data for the study was collected from a sample of 395 gainfully employed samples, using three standardized questionnaires. Results of the study show that psychological and social capitals are related to WWB. The present study is the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The results of the study have both theoretical and practical implications. It is hoped that the study would motivate further studies in this exciting area.

    Paper ID: 13A7M

    Cite this article:

    Sulphey M. M. (2022). The Relationship between Social and Psychological Capitals on Well-being among Saudi Employees. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 13(7), 13A7M, 1-12. http://TUENGR.COM/V13/13A7M.pdf DOI: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2022.139

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