Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation
Abstract Background We examined the relationships between self-concept clarity, a relatively new addition to the organizational behavior literature, and the well-established constructs of psychological empowerment and intrinsic motivation. We also aim to examine if psychological empowerment mediates...
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| author | Meryem Özcan Hülya Gündüz Çekmecelioğlu Gönül Konakay |
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| description | Abstract Background We examined the relationships between self-concept clarity, a relatively new addition to the organizational behavior literature, and the well-established constructs of psychological empowerment and intrinsic motivation. We also aim to examine if psychological empowerment mediates the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation. By integrating self-determination theory and conservation of resources theory, the study offers a novel perspective on how internal psychological resources shape work-related motivation. Methods We implemented A cross-sectional study design to test the hypothesis. We collected data from 345 full-time employees across various sectors in the Marmara region, in Türkiye. Results The findings reveal that self-concept clarity, as a personality trait, is associated with employees’ sense of meaning, competence, autonomy, and impact in the workplace, enabling them to feel psychologically empowered. Furthermore, self-concept clarity is positively related to intrinsic motivation. The results also demonstrate that psychological empowerment plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation. Conclusions This study serves as a foundation for the examination of self-concept clarity in the organizational behavior literature, particularly in relation to employee motivation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-62a3e18a4dee4836ac103aed9539015f2025-08-20T01:49:39ZengBMCBMC Psychology2050-72832025-05-0113111210.1186/s40359-025-02800-2Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivationMeryem Özcan0Hülya Gündüz Çekmecelioğlu1Gönül Konakay2İstanbul Bilgi UniversityKocaeli UniversityKocaeli UniversityAbstract Background We examined the relationships between self-concept clarity, a relatively new addition to the organizational behavior literature, and the well-established constructs of psychological empowerment and intrinsic motivation. We also aim to examine if psychological empowerment mediates the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation. By integrating self-determination theory and conservation of resources theory, the study offers a novel perspective on how internal psychological resources shape work-related motivation. Methods We implemented A cross-sectional study design to test the hypothesis. We collected data from 345 full-time employees across various sectors in the Marmara region, in Türkiye. Results The findings reveal that self-concept clarity, as a personality trait, is associated with employees’ sense of meaning, competence, autonomy, and impact in the workplace, enabling them to feel psychologically empowered. Furthermore, self-concept clarity is positively related to intrinsic motivation. The results also demonstrate that psychological empowerment plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation. Conclusions This study serves as a foundation for the examination of self-concept clarity in the organizational behavior literature, particularly in relation to employee motivation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02800-2Self-Concept ClarityIntrinsic MotivationPsychological EmpowermentSelf-Determination Theory |
| spellingShingle | Meryem Özcan Hülya Gündüz Çekmecelioğlu Gönül Konakay Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation BMC Psychology Self-Concept Clarity Intrinsic Motivation Psychological Empowerment Self-Determination Theory |
| title | Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| title_full | Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| title_fullStr | Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| title_short | Reflections of self-concept clarity at work: the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self-concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| title_sort | reflections of self concept clarity at work the mediating role of psychological empowerment on the relationship between self concept clarity and intrinsic motivation |
| topic | Self-Concept Clarity Intrinsic Motivation Psychological Empowerment Self-Determination Theory |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02800-2 |
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