Core self-evaluations and psychological well-being: the mediating role of work-to-family enrichment

Abstract

Purpose

How or whether dimensions of work-to-family enrichment (WFE) mediate the relationship between an individual's core self-evaluations (CSEs) and their psychological well-being (PWB) is yet to be explained. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of three WFE dimensions in mediating between CSEs and PWB in Indian bank employees.

Design/methodology/approach

The present study collected data from 222 full-time bank employees working in Indian nationalized banks. The authors tested the study hypotheses using parallel mediation analysis.

Findings

The result showed positive associations among CSEs, all WFE dimensions (development, affect and capital-based) and PWB. Parallel mediation analysis suggested that two WFE dimensions (affect and capital-based) mediated the relationship between CSEs and PWB.

Research limitations/implications

The use of a single source of data (Indian nationalized banks) limits the generalizability of the findings.

Practical implications

Senior management at these banks may build a happier and more satisfied workforce by implementing appropriate training and personality development programs. Empowering and rewarding employees for the desired performances may help them appreciate their self-worth, enrich their quality of life (by gaining positive resources from work-family interactions) and ultimately improve their PWB.

Originality/value

The research literature has been relatively silent on the mediating role of individual dimensions of WFE. The present study adds to the existing body of knowledge by exploring the role of individual dimension-based WFE in the relationship between CSEs and PWB.

Citation

Sahin, S.G., Pal, S. and Hughes, B.M. (2021), "Core self-evaluations and psychological well-being: the mediating role of work-to-family enrichment", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 1101-1119. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-06-2020-0340