Abstract:
Organizations consider positive work behavior of Work
Engagement within their employees as one of the key elements to
be successful. The researcher had not been found any study
regarding advanced level teachers’ Work Engagement in Sri
Lankan context. Therefore the objective of the study was to
address the gaps by investigating the multi-dimensional impact of
Psychological Capital namely Self-Efficacy, Hope, Resilience and
Optimism on Work Engagement of advanced level teachers of
national schools in Ambalangoda educational zone. Research
methodology of the study was quantitative and the researcher
used census method by using questionnaires to collect data. Data
were analyzed via multiple linear regression. Findings indicated
that tested all independent variables, Self-Efficacy, Hope,
Resilience and Optimism positively impact on Work Engagement.
The current study is a novel contribution for the research site and
the study will be supported to enhance Work Engagement of
advanced level teachers as well as future labor force who will learn
from relevant teachers in the research site. Hope recorded as the
most significant variable within the study. Thus these schools and
relevant authorities can be suggested to launch a goal setting
intervention in which work related goals were determined and
explaining multiple pathways to achieve these goals to enhance
Hope of advanced level teachers in the research site.
