The role of psychological capital in mediating the relationship between psychological empowerment and work engagement of Myanmar construction engineers | |
| Author | Thiri Tun Zaw |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-24-07 |
| Subject(s) | Employee motivation--Burma Job satisfaction--Burma Engineers--Burma--Psychology |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This research explores the relationship between psychological empowerment, work engagement, and psychological capital among construction engineers in Myanmar. Developing psychological empowerment and a highly engaged workforce in construction can improve employees’ productivity and be competitive in the industry. The study aims to examine how psychological empowerment affects work engagement and how psychological capital mediates this relationship. The first order of psychological capital, i.e., self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience, stands as mediators in the relationship between psychological empowerment and work engagement. Participants should have at least two years of construction experience and at least six months with their current company. The respondents must also be construction engineers based in Yangon, Myanmar. The questionnaire in Google Forms and hard copies were distributed directly to construction and with the help of the Myanmar Engineering Council. A total of 266 valid respondents were collected to be analyzed using path analysis of SEM to test the hypotheses. Findings reveal that while psychological empowerment positively influences work engagement, only optimism and resilience significantly mediate this effect, with selfefficacy and hope showing limited predictive power. These results indicate that Myanmar's socio-economic challenges may hinder traditional paths of psychological capital enhancement. Engineers who feel empowered in their roles tend to exhibit higher levels of engagement, which is further amplified when they possess strong psychological resources. This study fills a critical gap by exploring psychological capital dynamics within Myanmar's construction sector, providing insights into contextual challenges and practical recommendations for enhancing work engagement. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Santoso, Djoen San |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chutipom Anutariya;Pramanik, Malay |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |