Nurturing creative involvement at work: Role of psychological safety and happiness at work

There is a dearth of studies on psychological safety and how it affects employee attitudes and creativity. The study seeks to fill the research gap by demonstrating how psychological safety can be a valuable factor in influencing happiness at work and enhancing creative work involvement. Data was gathered from journalists in the publishing industry and was analysed using SmartPLS4. The results indicated psychological safety had positive effects on creative work involvement, and that happiness at work acted as a mediating factor in the relationship. The findings draw support from Job Demands-Resources model underscoring the importance of job resources in the work environment for fostering involvement in creative work. The study findings emphasize that organizations should create a psychologically secure work atmosphere where employees feel valued, respected, and supported to foster employee happiness and creative work involvement. This research broadens the scope of creativity theories by integrating psychological safety and positive psychology perspectives, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the elements that enhance creativity. These findings provide practical guidance for leaders and managers aiming to foster creativity.