The impact of core self-evaluation on employee well-being: A perspective on career construction

Numerous studies have explored the relationship between core self-evaluation (CSE) and employee well-being, yet few have addressed how to enhance well-being in the context of modern career dynamics. Drawing on career construction theory, this study posited that employees with high CSE would be more likely to develop career adaptability, thereby enhancing their well-being. Furthermore, we proposed that family-supportive supervisory behavior (FSSB) would strengthen the positive relationship between CSE and career adaptability. Using a three-wave survey design with 322 participants, we found that CSE positively influenced career adaptability, which, in turn, enhanced well-being. Additionally, FSSB moderated the link between CSE and career adaptability, such that the relationship was stronger when FSSB was high. These findings offer theoretical contributions to the literature on CSE, career adaptability, and well-being, while providing practical implications for organizations aiming to foster employee well-being through supportive leadership and career-development initiatives.