Publication: Longitudinal study of antecedents of work engagement in Thailand
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2019-08-05
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20493991
20493983
20493983
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Mahidol University
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Evidence-based HRM. Vol.7, No.2 (2019), 143-160
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Manjiri Kunte, Parisa RungRuang Longitudinal study of antecedents of work engagement in Thailand. Evidence-based HRM. Vol.7, No.2 (2019), 143-160. doi:10.1108/EBHRM-03-2018-0021 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/50421
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Longitudinal study of antecedents of work engagement in Thailand
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© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of job demands, job resources and personal resources on work engagement using the job demands–resources (JD–R) model. Design/methodology/approach: The study utilized a longitudinal research design in a sample of Thai employees (n=182). The data were collected by questionnaires administered in two waves over a period of four months, and the hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression analysis. Findings: The results supported the negative relationship between role ambiguity and work engagement. In addition, the findings suggested self-efficacy as a moderator in reducing the effect of increasing workload on work engagement. Research limitations/implications: The results of this study will be helpful for managers in designing appropriate human resources policies and practices; in recruiting, selecting and developing engaged employees; and in ensuring workplace well-being. Originality/value: This is the first notable study establishing the applicability of the antecedents of work engagement in the JD–R model in a Thai work setting.