Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph, Evangelina Rekha; Seshadri, Vinita Title A name given to the resource Is connection the key? The mediating role of psychological safety in the relationship between relatedness to employee engagement Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acta Psychologica;Volume;260;Issue;;Article No.;105607; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105607" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105607</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016306231?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016306231?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Joseph E.R., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Seshadri V., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India Description An account of the resource This study examines the influence of Relatedness Needs (RL) on Employee Engagement (EE) in Bengaluru's Information Technology (IT) Industry, with the mediating role of psychological safety (PS). As the information technology industry experiences continuous innovation and is associated with a high-pressure work environment, aligning the organizational needs with the employee's needs is critical to ensure organizational success. Employees with higher RL needs satisfaction will exhibit positive commitment and higher engagement, contributing to the long-term productivity and success of the organisation. This study examines the extent to which PS, indicating a safe environment promoting transparent communication, sharing ideas and engaging in collaborative decision-making without the fear of negative consequences, mediates the relationship between RL and EE. To test the study's hypothesis, AMOS, Smart-PLS, and structural equation modeling were used to analyse data collected from 304 employees working across companies in Bengaluru's Information Technology (IT) industry. Our findings suggest that having a stronger RL boosts EE through the mediating role of PS characterised by trustworthiness, a sense of safety and fairness at the workplace. The results suggest that fostering higher RL and ensuring a strong PS is vital for sustained EE and reducing turnover intention. This study offers valuable insights into the Information technology (IT) companies intending to boost workforce engagement in a highly pressured work environment. 2025 The Authors Subject The topic of the resource Employee engagement; Information Technology (IT) industry; Psychological safety; Relatedness needs Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 16918; CODEN: APSOA Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online