Capital psicológico de los trabajadores en España. Análisis factorial confirmatorio del PCQ-12

Abstract

Background: The concept of positive psychological capital draws from the study of positive organizational behavior and refers to a psychological state characterized by self - efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism that can be developed and related to job performance. Methods: This paper analyzed the reliability and factorial structure of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire - 12 (PCQ - 12) in a sample composed by Spanish workers ( N = 339), from different professional sectors, through a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The analysis assessed a model with four - correlated factors competing with a second - order model proposed by the authors of this instrument. The results of the adjustment and reliability values of the dimensions are discussed in light of various studies which d iffer from our model or support it along with its limitations and contributes. Conclusion: Our results indicate the need to contemplate this instrument’s sensitivity towards cultural differences, both geographical and organizational.