Direct effect of extraversion and conscientiousness with interactive effect of positive psychological capital on organizational citizenship behavior among university teachers

Abstract

The present study has examined the direct effect of extraversion and conscientiousness with interactive effect of positive psychological capital on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) among university teachers. Data was gathered through random sampling (N = 440) from teachers of public and private sector universities of four provinces of Pakistan. Extraversion and conscientiousness were measured by the extraversion and conscientiousness subscales of the big five inventory. Positive psychological capital questionnaire was used to measure positive psychological capital. Modified version of OCB was used to measure OCB. Results showed that extraversion and conscientiousness significantly and positively predicted OCB. Moderation analysis showed that high positive psychological capital attenuated the positive relationship of extraversion and conscientiousness with OCB.