Effect of Job embeddedness on Psychological capital among banking sector employees of Malakand, Pakistan

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17821863

Abstract

The banking sector has become increasingly dynamic and competitive, requiring organizations to retain employees who are psychologically strong, motivated, and well-adapted to their work environment. Job embeddedness, which captures the degree to which employees feel connected to their job through organizational fit, social links, and potential sacrifices of leaving, has become a critical factor in understanding employee stability. Psychological capital, consisting of hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism, promotes positive work attitudes and coping abilities. This study examines how job embeddedness influences psychological capital among employees working in the banking sector of Malakand, Pakistan. Using a quantitative cross-sectional approach, data were collected from 250 banking employees through standardized measures. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The findings are expected to provide theoretical insight into the role of job embeddedness in strengthening psychological capital and offer practical guidance for HR professionals to enhance workforce well-being and organizational performance.

Keywords: Psychological capital, Job embeddedness, Banking employees, Malakand, Employee well-being,