JOB CRAFTING, RESILIENCE, AND SELF-EFFICACY AS PREDICTORS OF JOB-RELATED WELL-BEING

Abstract

This study examined the role of job crafting, resilience, and self-efficacy as predictors of job-related well-being among working adults in Lahore, Pakistan, within the framework of contemporary organizational psychology. Job-related well-being is recognized as a crucial indicator of employees’ psychological, emotional, and physical functioning, influencing job satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. The present research adopted a correlational design and collected data from a purposive sample of 250 employees aged 20–40 years working in various private sectors, including schools, hospitals, banks, and organizations. Standardized Urdu versions of the Job Crafting Questionnaire (JCQ), Job-Related Affective Well-Being Scale (JAWS), and Anila Psychological Capital Scale (APS) were administered to assess the study variables. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS, including reliability analysis, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and independent sample t-tests. Results indicated that all scales demonstrated acceptable to good internal consistency. Significant positive relationships were found between psychological capital (including resilience and self-efficacy) and job-related well-being, suggesting that employees with higher psychological resources experience greater workplace well-being. Job crafting was positively related to psychological capital but showed a weak and non-significant direct relationship with job-related well-being, indicating that its influence may be indirect and context-dependent. Regression analysis revealed that job crafting and self-efficacy jointly explained a small but significant proportion of variance in job-related well-being. Gender differences were non-significant across all variables, implying similar patterns for male and female employees. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of psychological capital, particularly resilience and self-efficacy, in promoting employee well-being, while suggesting that job crafting may function more effectively through these internal psychological mechanisms. The study offers practical implications for organizations by emphasizing the need for resilience-building and self-efficacy enhancement programs to foster healthier and more productive work environments.