The moderating role of gender in the relationships among job characteristics, perceived organizational support, engaging leadership, and work engagement in the Indian IT sector

Understanding the complex relationships among job characteristics (JC), perceived organizational support (POS), engaging leadership (EL), work engagement (WE), and the moderating influence of gender is essential for organizations aiming to create inclusive and dynamic work environments. By addressing gender-related disparities in these areas, organizations can promote fairness, diversity, and employee well-being, leading to increased WE and organizational success. This study investigates the moderating role of gender on the relationships between JC, EL, POS, and WE. Primary data was collected from 360 Indian IT employees and analyzed using PLS-SEM. The study found that JC, POS, and EL significantly influence WE, with gender serving as a moderator. This suggests that the effects of these factors on WE may vary based on an individual's gender.