Pressure Becomes Power: The Mediating Effect of Eustress on the Self-Efficacy to Performance

Fariha Azzahra, Nurul Fitriyani and Indah Rahayu
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Fariha Azzahra: Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Nurul Fitriyani: Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia
Indah Rahayu: Department of Management, Faculty Of Education and Applied Business, Universitas An Nuur, Grobogan, Indonesia

Journal Economic Business Innovation, 2025, vol. 2, issue 1, 97-109

Abstract: Purpose: The present study examines the mediating role of eustress in the association between self-efficacy and employee performance to provide better input on involvement of psychological resources and positive stress to employee performance at work setting. Method: Census sampling, a quantitative method using SEM for data analysis via SmartPLS to assess direct and indirect relationships among variable. Findings: The results demonstrate that self-efficacy positively significantly influence employee performance and self-efficacy has a significant effect on eustress. In turn, eustress has a favorable effect on performance and mediates the link between self-efficacy and performance. Highly self-efficacious persons can rather convert job stress into active distress to elevate motivation, adjustment, and efficacy. Novelty: The aim of the paper is to introduce the concept of eustress to the self-efficacy performance stream of research and to provide empirical evidence that would suggest eustress mediates the link between self-efficacy and optimal performance, thus also serves as a psychological conduit that converts perceptions of human capability to actual performance. Implications: The results highlight the need for a supportive and demanding workplace and providing self-efficacy training. These departmental strategies would enhance sustained high performance of an organization and balance employee well-being.

Keywords: Self-Efficacy; Eustress; Employee Performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.69725/jebi.v2i1.242

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