The Impact of Structural Empowerment on Job Satisfaction: An Empirical Study in Mexico

Abstract

A major problem that has arisen in organizations of any kind is often related to job satisfaction. The objective of this empirical study is to determine the impact of structural empowerment on job satisfaction through psychological empowerment in middle-higher education teachers. Data were collected through a measurement instrument with previously validated items to a sample of 167 elements and were analyzed using structural equations. The hypothesis formulated is accepted. It is emphasized that the mediating effect of psychological empowerment impacts on job satisfaction in the proposed relationship.