Socialization, Psychological Capital and Engagement Among Banking Sector Employees
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2019
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UMT.Lahore
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Organizational socialization in the context of newcomer socialization and engagement as traditional socialization outcomes has largely caught attention in the literature. Moreover, psychological capital has been considered valuable in the process of organizational socialization. Drawing from JD-R Model, this study examined the relationship of newcomer socialization, psychological capital and engagement among banking sector employees of Pakistan, especially the mediating role of psychological capital between the relationship of newcomer socialization and engagement, which was the understudied area. Data was collected using self-reporting questionnaire from employees working in banks of Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 292 complete responses were received. Results of the study supported the model. Newcomer socialization was directly related to psychological capital and engagement. Furthermore, psychological capital mediated the relationship between newcomer socialization and engagement. This research study provides empirical evidence that newcomer socialization combined with psychological capital leads to engagement. The study results are useful for the banking industry operating in Pakistan. Theoretical contribution and practical implications are discussed.