Examining the role of self-efficacy as a mediator in the relationship between distributive justice and career satisfaction

Career satisfaction is of utmost importance for bank employees as it impacts their motivation, performance, retention, and commitment. By prioritizing career satisfaction, this study aimed to determine the effect of distributive justice on career satisfaction. The study also investigated the mediating effect of self-efficacy on these relationships. Using quantitative questionnaire survey method, this study collected data from commercial bank employees from Dhaka and Chittagong in Bangladesh. The study adopted a simple random sampling technique to select the respondents. A total of 440 usable responses were obtained from the respondents. The data was analyzed employing SPSS version 22.0 and Smart-PLS version 4.0. The results of this study showed that distributive justice had a significant positive influence on career satisfaction. The study also found that self-efficacy was a mediator in the connection between distributive justice and career satisfaction. Furthermore, the findings of this study provided important insights to bank practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in designing a strategy and programs to enhance career satisfaction among bank employees. Overall, this study contributes to the ongoing academic conversation on the vital role of employee career satisfaction in banking sector.