Pressure Becomes Power: The Mediating Effect of Eustress on the Self-Efficacy to Performance

Fariha Azzahra; Nurul Fitriyani; Indah Rahayu

doi:10.69725/jebi.v2i1.242

Authors

Fariha Azzahra Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Nurul Fitriyani Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Indah Rahayu Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69725/jebi.v2i1.242

Keywords:

Self-Efficacy, Eustress, Employee Performance

Abstract

Purpose: The present study examines the mediating role of eustress in the association between self-efficacy and employee performance to provide better input on involvement of psychological resources and positive stress to employee performance at work setting.
Method: Census sampling, a quantitative method using SEM for data analysis via SmartPLS to assess direct and indirect relationships among variable.
Findings: The results demonstrate that self-efficacy positively significantly influence employee performance and self-efficacy has a significant effect on eustress. In turn, eustress has a favorable effect on performance and mediates the link between self-efficacy and performance. Highly self-efficacious persons can rather convert job stress into active distress to elevate motivation, adjustment, and efficacy.
Novelty: The aim of the paper is to introduce the concept of eustress to the self-efficacy performance stream of research and to provide empirical evidence that would suggest eustress mediates the link between self-efficacy and optimal performance, thus also serves as a psychological conduit that converts perceptions of human capability to actual performance.
Implications: The results highlight the need for a supportive and demanding workplace and providing self-efficacy training. These departmental strategies would enhance sustained high performance of an organization and balance employee well-being.

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Author Biographies

Fariha Azzahra, Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, University An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Nurul Fitriyani, Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, University An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Indah Rahayu, Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

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