Workplace Ostracism, Psychological Capital and Career Satisfaction among Professionals

Abstract

The main determination of this study is to explore the impact of workplace ostracism and career satisfaction on psychological capital of professionals working in organizations. The sample composed of 210 professionals mainly managers working in the public sector, doctors working in hospitals and teachers working in private and public universities. The findings showed that all the professionals are affected by these variables equally and genders also have equal effects. Specifically career satisfaction has significant effect on psychological capital of professionals. Furthermore, the results of the factor analysis established the fit of the four-factor model measuring the “optimism”, “hope”, “resilience” and “self-efficacy” dimensions. Finally, it was dogged that the Psychological Capital Scale and career satisfaction is a consistent and effective scale.