THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF WORK ENGAGEMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to investigate the impact of psychological well-being and psychological empowerment on employee performance with the mediation of work engagement in the healthcare sector ofKarachi, Pakistan. The study has proposed a unique framework based on the COR theory and two independent variables: psychological well-being and empowerment, and a dependent variable, i.e., employee performance. The mediating influence of work engagement was also examined Methodology & Design: Using PLS-SEM, the research uses the paradigm to evaluate hypotheses concerning factors that influence employee performance Findings: The current study has concluded that Psychological empowerment significantly and positively effects psychological well-being. The current study has also identified that Psychological well being significantly and positively effects employee performance. Furthermore, Psychological empowerment significantly and negatively effects employee performance. In addition, Work engagement significantly and positively effects employee performance, whereas, Psychological well-being significantly and positively effects work engagement. Lastly, the study has also determined that Psychological empowerment significantly and positively effects work engagement ofemployees.Limitations: the study identifies its limitations and provide important future research directions to fill the gaps in relevant literature. Recommendations: Based on the results, the last chapter ofthe study will provide various managerial implications to aid in the betterment ofPsychological empowerment and psychological well-being oftheir employees and workers