Psychological capital as a mediator in the relationship of career calling with psychological well-being, and social well-being

The objective of the study was to examine the mediating effects of psychological capital in the relationship of career calling with psychological well-being and social well-being. This study hypothesized that psychological capital may affect the relationship of career calling with psychological well-being and social well-being. The study was conducted using a sample of 336 higher education teachers in India. The correlation analysis showed a positive relationship among the study variables of career calling, psychological capital, psychological well-being, and social well-being. This study analyzed the relationship of career calling with psychological well-being and social well-being, including the indirect effect of psychological capital. The results showed that psychological capital has partial mediation effects on the relationship of career calling with psychological well-being and social well-being. The findings showed that psychological capital significantly affected the relationships among study variables. The study extends existing literature on career calling, psychological well-being, and social well-being; therefore, it concludes with implications and future directions for research in career calling. Career calling positively influences both psychological well-being and social well-being.Psychological capital (comprising hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism) acts as a significant mediator.Psychological well-being is enhanced when individuals perceive a strong sense of calling in their careers.Social well-being benefits from the motivational effects of career calling through improved interpersonal relationships and societal engagement.The study provides evidence supporting psychological capital as a crucial resource that strengthens the impact of career calling on well-being outcomes.The findings suggest interventions aimed at enhancing psychological capital may maximize the benefits of career calling in promoting psychological well-being and social well-being. Career calling positively influences both psychological well-being and social well-being. Psychological capital (comprising hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism) acts as a significant mediator. Psychological well-being is enhanced when individuals perceive a strong sense of calling in their careers. Social well-being benefits from the motivational effects of career calling through improved interpersonal relationships and societal engagement. The study provides evidence supporting psychological capital as a crucial resource that strengthens the impact of career calling on well-being outcomes. The findings suggest interventions aimed at enhancing psychological capital may maximize the benefits of career calling in promoting psychological well-being and social well-being.