THE MEDIATING ROLE OF GENERAL ATTITUDE TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THRIVING AT WORK AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Abstract

This research examines the mediating role of general attitudes towards artificial intelligence in the effect of employees' levels of thriving at work (a personal resource) on their psychological well-being, within the framework of the Job Demands and Resources (JDR) theory. The limited number of studies in the literature that integrate attitudes towards self-development, work psychology, and artificial intelligence based on the Job Demands and Resources theory constitute the basis for this research. A quantitative research approach was adopted in the study; data obtained from 399 healthcare workers using a convenience sampling method and a two-stage data collection process were analysed using the PROCESS Macro (Model 4). The findings show that employees' levels of thriving at work increase their attitudes towards artificial intelligence and that these attitudes positively influence their psychological well-being. Consequently, this research adds a technology-based perspective to the Job Demands and Resources theory and offers important insights for organisations to develop employee-focused technology integration and human resources strategies.

Keywords

• Psychological well-being
• Thriving at work
• General attitude towards artificial intelligence
• Job demands-resources theory

Supporting Institution

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Gümüşhane University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Decision No: E-95674917-108.99-340329; Decision date: June 25, 2025)

Ethical Statement

The author of this article confirm that their work complies with the principles of research and publication ethics. In this study, ChatGPT and DeepL were used as supportive tools during the language editing and translation processes. These tools were employed solely for linguistic improvement purposes, and the final responsibility for the accuracy of the content and meaning rests with the author. In addition, supportive tools were used during the reference-checking process, and the accuracy and appropriateness of all references were verified by the author.

İŞ YERİNDE KENDİNİ YETİŞTİRME İLE PSİKOLOJİK İYİ OLMA ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİDE YAPAY ZEKÂYA YÖNELİK GENEL TUTUMUN ARACI ROLÜ

Abstract

This research examines the mediating role of general attitudes towards artificial intelligence in the effect of employees' levels of thriving at work (a personal resource) on their psychological well-being, within the framework of the Job Demands and Resources (JDR) theory. The limited number of studies in the literature that integrate attitudes towards self-development, work psychology, and artificial intelligence based on the Job Demands and Resources theory constitute the basis for this research. A quantitative research approach was adopted in the study; data obtained from 399 healthcare workers using a convenience sampling method and a two-stage data collection process were analysed using the PROCESS Macro (Model 4). The findings show that employees' levels of thriving at work increase their attitudes towards artificial intelligence and that these attitudes positively influence their psychological well-being. Consequently, this research adds a technology-based perspective to the Job Demands and Resources theory and offers important insights for organisations to develop employee-focused technology integration and human resources strategies.

Keywords

• Psikolojik iyi olma
• İş yerinde kendini geliştirme
• Yapay zekaya yönelik genel tutum
• İş talepleri-kaynakları teorisi

Supporting Institution

Bu çalışma için etik kurul onayı, Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Kurulundan alınmıştır (Karar No: E-95674917-108.99-340329; Karar Tarihi: 25 Haziran 2025).

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmanın yazarı, araştırma ve yayın etiği ilkelerine uyduklarını kabul etmektedirler. Bu çalışmada dil düzeltimi ve çeviri süreçlerinde destekleyici araçlar olarak ChatGPT ve DeepL’den yararlanılmıştır. Kullanılan bu araçlar yalnızca dilsel iyileştirme amacıyla kullanılmış olup, içerik ve anlamın doğruluğuna ilişkin nihai sorumluluk yazara aittir. Ayrıca, kaynakça kontrolü sürecinde destekleyici araçlardan yararlanılmış; tüm kaynakların doğruluğu ve uygunluğu yazar tarafından teyit edilmiştir.

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