Discussion of the origin of psychological capital should begin by considering positive psychology, which focuses on people’s positive capabilities instead of on their previous negative experiences (Ryan & Deci, 2001; Seligman, 2012). Positive psychology is the science of subjective experiences, positive personal traits, and positive organization with the purpose of improving quality of life and preventing morbid states (Ryan & Deci, 2001). Positive psychology aims to study how the quality of human life can be improved. The core concept of psychological capital centers on ameliorating human lives (Luthans, Youssef & Avolio, 2007).