The role of self-efficacy and psychological resilience in overcoming occupational stress and enhancing work engagement
A comprehensive structural model in Arab academia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22167663 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Zayed (University of Ha'il), Mohamed MohamedEl-Hadi Hassan Suliman (University of Ha'il), Benayan Bani Alrasheedy (0000-0002-0931-5266, University of Ha'il), Abdullah Sayed Mohamed Gab Allah (University of Ha'il), Hassan Mohamed Riad Mohamed Hassan (University of Ha'il), Halima Adam (0000-0001-6747-3572, University of Ha'il), Halima Mohamed Ibrahim Adam (University of Ha'il) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2026.1744443 |
| OpenAlex | W7128169180 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 59 |
Background Grounded in Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and Job Demands-Resources Model, the current study investigates the interaction between self-efficacy and psychological resilience in countering work-related stress and enhancing work engagement amongst teaching staff at Arab universities. Methodology Data collection used a cross-sectional sample of 266 scholars from 7 Arab universities. In this research, an advanced Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling technique was used to examine the complex interrelations between self-efficacy, psychological resilience, occupational stress, and work engagement. Results The model accounted for 39% variance in work engagement ( R 2 = 0.39). Self-efficacy directly impacted work engagement, whereas both direct and indirect effects were found in the case of psychological resilience upon this construct. Occupational stress acted as partial mediator in the path between psychological resilience and work engagement. There also existed significant gender differences within the model path specifically in the interaction between self-efficacy and work engagement and between psychological resilience and work engagement and the related mediating and moderating roles played by occupational stress. Conclusion Psychological resilience and self-efficacy are key personal resources for academics, but their effects are context-dependent. Therefore, gender differences must be taken into account when designing interventions for the promotion of these resources in academic settings
Occupational stress · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Structural equation modeling · Work engagement · Belt and Road Initiative · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Resilience and Mental Health
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| Highly cited | No |