ReviewPsychology research and behavior management2023
Psychological Capital Related to Academic Outcomes Among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review.
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- Psychological capital and mental health among Chinese university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
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- The Mediating Effects of Psychological Capital Between Undergraduate Nursing Students' Professional Commitment and Academic Procrastination.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Psychological readiness for national examinations: study habits, anxiety, and motivation among secondary school students in Somaliland.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- How positive psychological capital is associated with academic resilience: investigating the sequential mediating effects of academic and coping self-efficacy among undergraduates.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Personality Trait Dimensions and Depressive Symptoms Among Medical Students: Sequential Mediation Through Psychological Capital and Perceived Stress.Depression and anxiety · 2026Article
- Supervisor support and engineering identity among engineering postgraduates: engineering self-efficacy as a mediator and psychological capital as a moderator.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Influence of psychological capital on the research ability of master's degree students in medical academic degrees: the mediating role of research investment and the moderating role of mentorship guidance.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Linking EFL psychological capital and EFL achievement: the chain mediating effect of academic boredom and behavioural engagement.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- The Impact of Flow on University EFL Learners' Psychological Capital: Insights from Positive Psychology.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The interplay of incivility, peer support, and psychological capital in higher education.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Spiritual well-being mediates between psychological capital and emotional experiences: evidence from college students at a private residential university in India.Discover mental health · 2025Article
- The mediating effect of psychological capital in the relationship between stress and college adjustment among nursing students in South Korea: a cross-sectional study.Journal of Korean biological nursing science · 2025Article
- Employment Intention and Associated Factors of Nursing Graduates: A Structural Equation Model.Journal of nursing management · 2025Article
- Dynamic relationships between psychological capital and adaptation in new military recruits: a longitudinal cross-lagged panel network analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Optimizing academic achievement: The synergetic effects of emotional intelligence and psychological capital.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- The relationship between physical exercise and Chinese college students' career decision-making difficulties: a chain mediating model of psychological capital and employment attitude.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- From resources to efficacy over time: a longitudinal study of psychological capital, emotion regulation, and teacher self-efficacy.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Personal Resources for Psychological Well-Being in University Students: The Roles of Psychological Capital and Coping Strategies.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
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Abstract
In the past two decades, several scholars from different disciplines have conducted theoretical research and practical explorations on the issue of psychological capital and achieved certain research results. Yet, few studies have synthesized the psychological capital related to academic outcomes among university students. Thus, the aim of this article is to explore how PsyCap is described in an academic context and how PsyCap and academic-related outcomes are related. A comprehensive systematic review was conducted on 43 studies between 2012 and 2022, sourced from six leading databases: Web of Science, Scopus, ERIC, PsyINFO (EBSCO), Springerlink, and ScienceDirect. Our selection criteria focused on empirical research that specifically discussed PsyCap's impact on university students' academic performance. This review identifies personal and social factors that influence the development of PsyCap in university students, such as self-esteem, motivation, gratitude, family support, and peer relationships. We found that PsyCap plays a key role in academic outcomes, including academic performance, engagement, burnout, adjustment, stress, and intrinsic motivation. Highlighting the significance of PsyCap in academic settings, our study underscores the need for further research on its relationship with student outcomes. Given the substantial influence of PsyCap on academic performance, institutions should consider incorporating psychological capital development programs into their curriculum. Such initiatives could optimize the academic achievements and holistic well-being of students.
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