IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL ON SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING THROUGH PERCEIVED SOCIALSUPPORT: THE ROLE OF STRESS MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This study explores the significance of psychological capital (PsyCap), subjective wellbeing (SWB), perceived social support (PSS), and stress management (SM) among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. The importance of this research lies in its potential to enhance well-being and resilience in high-stress occupations by identifying the key psychological and social factors that contribute to well-being. By focusing on PsyCap (optimism, hope, resilience, and self-efficacy), the study provides insights into how these attributes help individuals manage stress and maintain life satisfaction. The primary aim of the study is to investigate how PsyCap influences SWB and to assess the mediating role of PSS and the moderating role of SM in this relationship. The study integratestheoretical
frameworks, including the Conservation of Resources(COR) Theory, to propose that PSS enhances the positive effects of PsyCap on SWB, while SM strengthens this relationship by enabling better stress management. The study used a cross- sectional, quantitative survey design involving 348 nurses from various healthcare settings. Data collection employed validated scales for PsyCap, SWB, PSS, and SM. Statistical analyses,including mediation and moderation models, were conducted to assess the relationships among these variables. Results indicated that PsyCap positively affects SWB, with PSS mediating this relationship, suggesting that social support enhances PsyCap's benefits for well-being. SM was found to moderate the PsyCap-SWB relationship, demonstrating that effective stress management amplifies PsyCap's impact on SWB. These findings highlight the importance of fostering psychological resources, social support, and stress management to enhance resilience and life satisfaction among healthcare professionals.