Does Humor Predict Job Satisfaction? A Mediational Role of Self-Efficacy

Authors

  • Syeda Shahida Batool Department of Psychology GC University Lahore Author
  • Syeda Zahra Zubair Department of Psychology GC University Lahore Author
  • Syeda Azra Batool Department of Applied Psychology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan Author

Keywords:

humor, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, demographic variables, path analysis

Abstract

Humor and self-efficacy enable individuals to release tension, increase enjoyment, instill group cohesion, and enhance leadership. The present study aimed to explore the mediational role of self-efficacy on relationship between humor and job satisfaction amongst 200 bank officers. An opportunistic sampling technique was employed to recruit participants employed at three different banks. Relationships between self-efficacy, humor, and job satisfaction were inspected using mediational path analysis. The mediating effect of self-efficacy between humor and job satisfaction is to some extent insignificant. Humor and perceived self-efficacy have an apparent adaptive value, assist people in developing satisfaction with their work, and helps people manage work related aggravations and stressful situations.

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Published

2014-06-30

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2014): PJSCP

Section

Articles