The Moderating Role of Personal Resources in the Relationship Between Job Demands and Work Engagement

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the role of personal resources in the job demands-resources (JD-R) model of work engagement. We hypothesized that personal resources weaken the negative impact of job demands on work engagement. The hypothesis was examined using a sample of employees (N = 58) from multiple branches of four international fast-food chains based in Ireland and Taiwan who completed questionnaires focused on personal resources, job demands and work engagement over 7 consecutive workdays (N = 58*7 = 406 occasions). The results support the hypothesis. Theoretical contributions and practical implications are discussed.