Emotional intelligence and psychological capital at work: a systematic literature review and directions for future research
This systematic literature review examines the relationship between EI and PsyCap within organisational settings. The study examines the conceptual frameworks and theoretical underpinnings of EI and PsyCap, analysing empirical evidence regarding their relationship, and assessing practical implicatio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2443559 |
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| Summary: | This systematic literature review examines the relationship between EI and PsyCap within organisational settings. The study examines the conceptual frameworks and theoretical underpinnings of EI and PsyCap, analysing empirical evidence regarding their relationship, and assessing practical implications through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). This study employed a SLR to analyse the relationship between EI and PsyCap. Guided by the PRISMA statement, data were retrieved from Scopus and Google Scholar databases, focusing on English language journals published between 2007 and 2023. The review screened 255 articles, ultimately selecting 57 for inclusion. The review systematically synthesises existing literature, focusing on conceptualisations, models of EI and PsyCap, and empirical findings. Key findings reveal a positive association between EI and PsyCap, impacting outcomes such as job performance and employee psychological well-being. The review contributes to theoretical understanding by integrating perspectives from psychology and organisational behaviour while offering practical insights, including developing interventions and training programs to enhance EI and PsyCap to improve individual job satisfaction, organisational performance, and employee well-being. Limitations include potential publication bias and reliance on existing literature. Future research directions include longitudinal studies, sector-specific research, and interdisciplinary approaches to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the development and enhancement of EI and PsyCap. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-1886 |