Human capital is a key determinant of psychological capital.

Human capital refers to the economic value of a worker's experience and skills, including education, training, intelligence, skills, health, and other things employers value such as loyalty and punctuality. Psychological capital, on the other hand, involves an individual's positive psychological state of development, characterized by self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience. While human capital can influence workplace outcomes and potentially an individual's psychological state, it is not a determinant of psychological capital. Psychological capital is more directly influenced by individual psychological attributes and positive organizational behavior practices.