How job resources drive work engagement through self-expansion in the workplace?

This study examines the mediating role of workplace self-expansion in the relationship between job resources (i.e., autonomy, feedback, and social support) and work engagement within Malaysia’s Services sector. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources theory, which highlights the motivational pathways linking job resources to work engagement, this research integrates self-expansion theory to examine whether workplace self-expansion serves as a key mechanism facilitating work engagement. A quantitative, cross-sectional approach was employed, with survey data collected from 150 employees in the Klang Valley. The data were analysed using partial least squares-structural equation modelling. The findings confirm that autonomy and social support have a significant positive relationship with work engagement, with workplace self-expansion partially mediating this link. However, feedback was unexpectedly non-significant in influencing work engagement, and workplace self-expansion did not mediate this relationship. This study contributes to the literature by elucidating the interplay between job resources, self-expansion, and work engagement, offering new insights into how workplace self-expansion enhances employee motivation and organisational effectiveness. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, particularly regarding the integration of workplace self-expansion into human resource strategies to improve employee well-being and engagement. Future research should extend this investigation to diverse organisational contexts to further validate the role of self-expansion in the workplace.

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