Work-related need satisfaction and job crafting: Mediation of psychological empowerment in a Nigerian setting

Abstract

We examined the association between work need satisfaction (WNS) and job crafting (JC) dimensions (seeking challenges [SC], seeking resources [SR], and reducing demands [RD]), as well as the role of psychological empowerment (PE) in that relationship. Data on PE, WNS, SC, SR, and RD were collected from 275 Nigerian oil and gas workers (male = 86.2%; age range = 28 to 54 years; mean age = 38.72 years; SD = 4.68 years). Hayes’ macro mediation analysis results indicated that increased WNS was associated with reduced SC and SR, and higher RD. Additionally, the results showed that high PE scores were positively associated with high SC and SR, and low RD. PE negatively mediated the association between WNS and RD. These findings point to the need for inclusion of PE strategies, to boost creativity and productivity in the oil and gas sector.