Association between Prosocial Behavior and Work Engagement of Rescue Workers: Moderation Effect of Social and Emotional Competence

Abstract

Aim of this research study is to explore the association between prosocial behavior
and work engagement of rescue workers moderated by social and emotional
competence. Cross-sectional and correlational research designs were used. 385
research participants (Operational rescue workers) were selected in order to
participate in this research through purposive sampling technique with minimum age
range of 25 years. Data is collected from 385 male rescue workers from four adjacent
districts of Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu and Karak. Prosocial behavior scale for rescue
workers, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and Social and Emotional Competencies
Questionnaire were used for data collection. Significant positive association between
rescue workers’ prosocial behavior and their work engagement while non-significant
moderation effect of social and emotional competence on the association was noted of
rescue workers’ prosocial behavior and work engagement. It was concluded that
rescue workers with high prosocial behavior will show more helping attitude and
prosocial motivation to help those in trouble as well as their colleagues and friends in
the organization.