The Causal Model of Self-Leadership, Positive Psychological Capital, Organizational Commitment, and Job Performance in Sports Organizations

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among self-leadership, positive psychological capital, organizational commitment, and job performance among employees of sports organizations.<br/> Method: This study extrated members of sports organizations as the sample and analyzed a total of 210 participants, excluding 30 responses deemed unreliable. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation model analysis.<br/> Results: The results of this study are as follows. 1) Self-leadership had a positive effect on positive psychological capital. 2) Self-leadership had a positive effect on continuous, emotional, and normative commitment. 3) Positive psychological capital had a positive effect on continuous, emotional, and normative commitment. 4) Emotional commitment and normative commitment had a positive effect on job performance. 5) Positive psychological capital had a positive effect on job performance.<br/> Conclusion: First, managers should develop employees’ psychological capital through self-leadership training. Second, continuous self-leadership education and improved work environments can strengthen organizational commitment. Third, open communication enables managers to understand employees’ psychology and encourage positive thinking. Fourth, emotional attachment and a sense of responsibility should be fostered through supportive management practices. Fifth, managers must integrate psychological factors into work systems to enhance organizational performance.