PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AMONG THAI FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: A CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Punpong SUWANVATIN Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Rewadee WATAKAKOSOL Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Research Unit on Disaster Psychology and Well-Being, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Sompoch IAMSUPASIT Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Juthatip WIWATTANAPANTUWONG Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Research Unit on Disaster Psychology and Well-Being, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/aamr.2025.42

Keywords:

Psychological Capital, Flight Attendants, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Thailand, Aviation Industry

Abstract

This study examines the construct validity of psychological capital (PsyCap) among flight attendants in Thailand, a population that is underrepresented in the existing literature. Utilizing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on data from 401 flight attendants, the research examines whether the four-component model of PsyCap (self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism) holds within this specific occupational context. Results indicated a good fit for the four-factor model, with hope exhibiting the highest standardized factor loading (λ = 0.853), followed by self-efficacy (λ = 0.737), resilience (λ = 0.687), and optimism (λ = 0.592). Model fit indices, including χ2/df = 0.484, CFI = 1.000, TLI = 1.000, RMSEA = 0.000, and SRMR = 0.0026, supported the model's validity after allowing covariance between the resilience and optimism error terms. These findings confirm the applicability of the PsyCap construct among Thai flight attendants, emphasizing the potential for leveraging PsyCap in human resource management and development initiatives. The prominence of hope underscores its particular importance for this occupational group. This research contributes to understanding psychological resources among airline personnel and offers insights for enhancing employee resilience and well-being in the aviation sector.

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2025-10-06

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Suwanvatin, P., Watakakosol, R. ., Iamsupasit, S. ., & Wiwattanapantuwong, J. . (2025). PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AMONG THAI FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: A CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS. Asian Administration and Management Review, 8(2), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.14456/aamr.2025.42

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