High-Quality Relationships among Academicians: The Mediating Role of Job Crafting in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being

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Title: High-Quality Relationships among Academicians: The Mediating Role of Job Crafting in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being
Language: English
Authors: Tripti Kumari (ORCID 0009-0000-5644-6085), Nishat Afroz
Source: Education and Urban Society. 2026 58(2):276-301.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Faculty, Interpersonal Relationship, Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Well Being, Foreign Countries, Role, Responsibility, Collegiality, Interaction
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1177/00131245251368302
ISSN: 0013-1245
1552-3535
Abstract: The post-pandemic period presented academicians in higher education with significant challenges in balancing various job roles and responsibilities. Interpersonal dynamics in the workplace play a crucial role in shaping employees' potential and well-being. High-quality relationships are instrumental in fostering effective job crafting behaviour, which enables employees to find meaning and purpose in their work, thereby enhancing their sense of worth. This study examines the mediating effect of job crafting on the relationship between high-quality relationships and psychological well-being among academicians. A survey design was employed, utilising a convenience sample of 227 academicians from Uttar Pradesh, India. The findings reveal that job crafting, particularly its cognitive dimension, significantly mediates the relationship between high-quality relationships and psychological well-being. This paper highlights the importance of human relationships in organisations, especially in the context of Indian higher education, where cultural intricacies influence the dynamics of workplace interactions.
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