Enhancing sustainable logistics performance in Solo Raya: The mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between self-efficacy, critical thinking, workplace support, and green logistics behavior
Keywords:
Self-efficacy, Workplace support, Job satisfaction, Green logistics, Sustainable behaviorAbstract
The logistics sector in Solo Raya, Indonesia, faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to rapid operational growth and environmental challenges. This study aims to examine the influence of self-efficacy, critical thinking, and workplace support on sustainable economic behavior among logistics employees, with job satisfaction serving as a mediating variable. Data were collected from 312 employees working in logistics companies across the Solo Raya region using purposive sampling. The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS software. Reliability and validity of the measurement model were assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, Composite Reliability (CR), Average Variance Extracted (AVE), and discriminant validity criteria before evaluating the structural relationships through bootstrapping procedures. The results indicate that self-efficacy has the strongest positive effect on both job satisfaction and sustainable economic behavior. Workplace support significantly enhances job satisfaction but does not directly influence sustainable behavior. Critical thinking demonstrates positive yet modest effects on both outcomes. Furthermore, job satisfaction significantly mediates the relationships between self-efficacy, critical thinking, workplace support, and sustainable economic behavior. These findings highlight the critical role of psychological confidence and organizational support in promoting green logistics practices through employee satisfaction mechanisms.
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