Work engagement among higher education teachers: exploring the influence of human values and subjective well-being

Sreenu Telu, Rama Krishna Gupta Potnuru
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Abstract

Purpose

In today’s competitive environment, understanding employee well-being and work engagement (WE) is crucial. This study explores the relationship between values, well-being and WE within positive organizational behavior (POB). The research aims to provide insights for promoting employee well-being and enhancing WE.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a cross-sectional approach, three hundred and seventy-two teachers from higher education institutes in India participated by completing questionnaires. Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) was employed to examine the mediation effect.

Findings

Human values i.e. benevolence (BE) and universalism (UN) significantly impacted teachers' WE. These relationships were mediated by positive emotions (PE), negative emotions (NE) and satisfaction with life (SWL). Interestingly, UN exhibited a positive relationship with PE and SWL and a negative relationship with NE. These findings contradict existing theories and may be attributed to India’s cultural aspects, particularly the concept of karma orientation.

Research limitations/implications

The quantitative results obtained through CB-SEM could be complemented by future qualitative studies. Employing longitudinal research might yield different results. Generalizing the findings to other populations requires caution.

Practical implications

Institutions should prioritize human values in teacher recruitment and development to improve engagement. Promoting PE, managing NE and enhancing SWL can boost WE. Future research should explore mediation with other variables and use longitudinal studies to understand cultural impact and intervention strategies.

Originality/value

The study contributes to knowledge on WE within positive organizational behavior by examining BE and UN. Additionally, exploring the mediating effect of PE, NE and SWL adds further value.

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高等教育教师的工作投入:探讨人类价值观和主观幸福感的影响
目的 在当今竞争激烈的环境中,了解员工福利和工作投入(WE)至关重要。本研究探讨了积极组织行为(POB)中价值观、幸福感和工作投入之间的关系。设计/方法/途径来自印度高等教育机构的 372 名教师通过填写调查问卷参与了研究。研究结果人类价值观,即仁爱(BE)和普遍主义(UN)对教师的幸福感有显著影响。这些关系受到积极情绪(PE)、消极情绪(NE)和生活满意度(SWL)的调节。有趣的是,UN 与 PE 和 SWL 呈正相关,而与 NE 呈负相关。这些发现与现有理论相矛盾,可能与印度的文化有关,尤其是因果报应的观念。采用纵向研究可能会得出不同的结果。实践意义各机构在招聘和培养教师时应优先考虑人的价值,以提高教师的参与度。促进体育运动、管理近视率和提高全社会学习能力可以提高教师的参与度。未来的研究应探索与其他变量之间的中介作用,并利用纵向研究来了解文化影响和干预策略。此外,探讨 PE、NE 和 SWL 的中介效应也具有进一步的价值。
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期刊介绍: ■Organisational design and methods ■Performance management ■Performance measurement tools and techniques ■Process analysis, engineering and re-engineering ■Quality and business excellence management Articles can address these topics theoretically or empirically through either a descriptive or critical approach. The co-Editors support articles that significantly bring new knowledge to the area both for academics and practitioners. The material for publication in IJPPM should be written in a manner which makes it accessible to its entire wide-ranging readership. Submissions of highly technical or mathematically-oriented papers are discouraged.
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