The relationships between psychological safety and work engagement among Generation Z employees in the Jabodetabek area

Audry Carissa Dirk; Zamralita Zamralita; Reza  Fahlevi

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i7.494

Authors

Audry Carissa Dirk Tarumanagara University https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4904-6729
Zamralita Zamralita Tarumanagara University https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7779-502X
Reza Fahlevi Tarumanagara University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2994-9952

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i7.494

Keywords:

psychological safety, work engagement, Generation Z employees

Abstract

Generation Z had just entered the workforce at a productive age. However, statistical data reveal that Generation Z is largely unemployed and is considered to have a lot of consideration of job selection due to the large amount of information spread and cultural changes, which makes Generation Z choose to quit work rather than carry out work that is not in accordance with their internal principles. A high quit rate is related to workers' work engagement. Early research has revealed that Generation Z has a low level of work engagement. The work engagement factor, psychological safety, is the belief that a safe work environment to be able to voice questions or suggestions without fear of negative consequences is also needed by Generation Z in their work. This study examined the relationship between psychological safety and work engagement experienced by Generation Z employees. Using a correlational quantitative method with convenience sampling technique, the participants were 210 Generation Z employees who worked in Jabodetabek at the age of 20–28 years, had at least high school/vocational school education, and had a minimum work experience of one year. Using measuring instruments Adaptation of the Psychological Safety Inventory (PSI) scale and the Utrecht Work and Well-Being Survey (UWES). The Spearman rank correlation test was used for data analysis. The results showed a positive relationship between psychological safety and work engagement among Generation Z employees in Jabodetabek (r = 0.504 and p < 0.05).

Author Biographies

Audry Carissa Dirk, Tarumanagara University

Audry Dirk is a psychology undergraduate student with a strong academic focus on industrial and organizational psychology. Her interests center around understanding employee well-being, workplace dynamics, and organizational development. Through her studies, she explores how psychological principles can be applied to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and work-life integration in various professional settings.

Zamralita Zamralita, Tarumanagara University

Dr. Zamralita, M.M., a psychologist, is a senior lecturer faculty member at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara, and her primary area of specialty is industrial and organizational psychology. Her academic interests are centered on the following: work engagement, psychological capital, organizational commitment, and the interplay between job demands and job resources. Her research has yielded significant findings related to employee well-being, work-life quality, career development, and professional burnout across various sectors in Indonesia. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Zamralita is actively involved in educational leadership as the Head of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at Tarumanagara University. She frequently conducts community-based activities and training programs on talent assessment, career guidance, and organizational development. Her work integrates psychological theory with applied organizational practices, contributing to the development of human capital and workplace mental health in Indonesia.

Reza Fahlevi, Tarumanagara University

Reza Fahlevi, S.K.M., S.Psi., M.M., M.Psi., Psychologist is a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara and psychologist with expertise in clinical, health, and industrial-organizational psychology. His research covers topics such as employee well-being, impostor syndrome, self-esteem, attachment and leadership styles, work engagement, motivation, innovation, and psychological resilience. With experience across academic, clinical, and community-based settings, Reza actively contributes to the advancement of psychological science and practice in Indonesia.

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