Yapay zekâ kaygısının gölgesinde: Psikolojik güçlendirmenin işe adanmışlık ve işte kendini yetiştirme üzerindeki etkisi

The contemporary business world is undergoing a significant transformation with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While AI presents opportunities for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and competitive advantage for businesses, it also induces anxieties among employees, such as fears of unemployment and uncertainty. The integration of AI is not merely a technological adaptation; it is a complex process that affects employees' psychological well-being. The primary aim of this study is to examine the relationships between psychological empowerment, work engagement, and self-development at work, as well as to identify the moderating effect of AI anxiety on these relationships. To achieve this, data were collected from employees of private banks operating in the central districts of Ankara. The data were analysed using the Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method through the Smart PLS 4 statistical program. The results of the analysis indicate that psychological empowerment has significant and positive effects on both self-development at work and work engagement. Furthermore, it was observed that work engagement positively affects self-development at work. However, it was concluded that AI anxiety does not have a moderating effect on the relationship between psychological empowerment and self-development at work, nor on the relationship between work engagement and self-development at work. On the other hand, AI anxiety was found to have a moderating effect on the positive relationship between psychological empowerment and work engagement. This research is believed to contribute to developing more effective strategies to enhance employee productivity in technology-driven work environments.