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Meta-analytic structural equation modeling for exploring workplace friendship, well-being, and organizational
Yin-Che Chen1, Yu-Hsiang Wang1, Hui-Chuang Chu1
1Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|June 7, 2024
Summary
Workplace friendships enhance organizational commitment by fostering well-being. This study confirms well-being mediates the positive impact of coworker relationships on employee commitment.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Human Resources Management
Background:
- Workplace friendships build trust, support, and belonging among colleagues.
- Positive perceptions of work and psychological needs lead to employee happiness and well-being.
- Enhanced well-being boosts job satisfaction, environmental satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a theoretical model linking workplace friendships, well-being, and organizational commitment.
- To empirically investigate the correlations between these variables in Taiwan using quantitative methods.
- To analyze the mediating role of well-being in the relationship between workplace friendships and organizational commitment.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analytic structural equation modeling was employed for quantitative, empirical research.
- Structural equation modeling validated the theoretical model, showing good fit indicators.
- Bootstrapping analysis confirmed the mediating effect of well-being.
Main Results:
- The total effect size of workplace friendships on organizational commitment was 0.549 (direct: 0.255, indirect: 0.294).
- Well-being significantly mediates the relationship between workplace friendships and organizational commitment.
- The proposed theoretical model was empirically supported by the data.
Conclusions:
- Workplace friendships positively influence organizational commitment, with well-being acting as a key mediator.
- The study provides empirical support for the theoretical model in a Taiwanese context.
- Practical suggestions for enhancing workplace relationships and employee well-being are discussed.
Keywords:
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