work engagement is a relatively new concept of "positive psychology" referring optimal functioning and positive experiences at work(Mauno et al, 2007). Engagement refers to energy involvement and professional efficacy which
can be considered to be the opposite of burnout. Core motivational dimensions of work engagement given as attention
and absorption in a role imply intensive involvement in an activity that nothing else seems to matter (Schaufeli et al.,
2004). Research has shown that work engagement affects work related outcomes such as job satisfaction(i.e., Harter et
al., 2002). Research has also confirmed that self-efficacy is associated with educational satisfaction as well as job
satisfaction in employees. In their study, Pinquart and his colleagues (2003) reported that individuals with higher
levels of self-efficacy experienced higher levels of job satisfaction. They found that individuals with high self-efficacy
beliefs were less likely to become unemployed and more likely to be satisfied with their jobs (Pinquart et al., 2003).