THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL ON BURNOUT: MODERATING EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL

Abstract

Purposes of this research are to examine the effect of psychological capital on burnout and moderating effect of locus of control on the relationship between them. Data for the research is collected through questionnaire surveys using convenience sampling method. 461 forms are collected, after sorting and removing inconsistent and missing responses 409 usable questionnaires remained. To measure variables, Work Locus of Control Scale (WLCS) developed by Spector (1988), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) developed by Luthans et al., (2007) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981) is used. Following the reliability analyses which showed all the constructs are reliable and consistent, multiple regression analyses are conducted using research variables. Results indicate that self-efficacy has a significant and positive effect on all dimensions of burnout, optimism and resilience has a negative effect on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization dimensions of burnout, all PsyCap components has a significant and positive effect on reduced personal accomplishment and external LoC is found to moderate the relationship between PsyCap and burnout. Implications of the results are discussed and future research areas are suggested.