Psychological career resources and work engagement of early career consulting staff.
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Authors
Venter, J.
Coetzee, Melinde
Basson, J.S.
Issue Date
2013
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Psychological Career Resources , Work Engagement , Career Development , Self-Esteem , Behavioural Adaptability
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Abstract
This study explored whether employees’ psychological career resources significantly predicted their work engagement.
A non-probability sample of 111 early career (26-40 years of age) white male and female staff in a South African human
resource software and technology consulting services company participated in the study. Data were collected using the
Psychological Career Resources Inventory and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. A cross-sectional survey design
and quantitative statistical procedures were used to analyse the data. Stepwise regression analyses indicated that
behavioural adaptability significantly and positively predicted vigour, dedication and absorption. Self-esteem positively
predicted vigour and dedication whilst career purpose negatively predicted vigour. Career venturing and self/other
skills negatively predicted dedication. It was concluded that psychological career resources contributed to explaining
variances in work behaviour.
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Citation
55 Venter, J., Coetzee, M. & Basson, J.S. (2013). Psychological career resources and work engagement of early career consulting staff. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 23(3), 431-438.
Publisher
Working Group for African Psychology
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DOI
ISSN
1433-0237