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Psychological Capital Among University Students: Relationships with Study Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation

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  • Oi Siu
  • Arnold Bakker
  • Xinhui Jiang

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This paper reports two studies: Study 1 aimed to evaluate respective modified versions of existing scales of psychological capital (PsyCap) and study engagement (SE), and to test the reciprocal relationship between PsyCap and SE; Study 2 aimed to test intrinsic motivation as a mediator between PsyCap and SE. A two-wave cross-lagged design was adopted in Study 1 with a matched sample of 103 students, with 4 months apart. With confirmatory factor analyses, the results supported the construct validity of a higher-order model of PsyCap (PsyCap overall) and of study engagement comprising dedication, absorption and vigor. Further, the reciprocal relationship between PsyCap and SE was demonstrated. Results of Study 2 among 100 university students showed that intrinsic motivation measured at time 2 was a significant mediator between time 1 PsyCap and time 2 SE. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014

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  • Oi Siu & Arnold Bakker & Xinhui Jiang, 2014. "Psychological Capital Among University Students: Relationships with Study Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 15(4), pages 979-994, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:15:y:2014:i:4:p:979-994
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-013-9459-2
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