Workplace Spirituality Scale Research Articles

Hubungan motivasi kerja dan workplace spirituality dengan counterproductive work behavior pada karyawan perusahaan multimedia

This research aims to examine the relationship between work motivation, workplace spirituality, and counterproductive work behavior among employees in a multimedia company. The study utilizes a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected using the Counterproductive Work Behavior Scale, Work Motivation Scale, and Workplace Spirituality Scale. The sample consisted of 70 employees chosen through saturated sampling techniques. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS version 23 software. The results of the regression analysis revealed that the F-value for the main hypothesis—examining the relationship between work motivation, workplace spirituality, and counterproductive work behavior—was 19.174, with a significance level of ( p < 0.01 ), indicating a significant relationship. Specifically, work motivation accounted for 12.7% of the variance in counterproductive behavior, while workplace spirituality contributed 23.7%, leading to a total contribution of 36.4%. The remaining 63.6% of the variance is influenced by other variables not discussed in this study. These findings suggest that higher levels of workplace spirituality and work motivation can help reduce counterproductive behavior, foster a positive work environment, and enhance employees' connection to their work.

The Role of Workplace Spirituality and Organizational Climate Towards Resilience at Work on Nurses

The issue of work resilience among nurses, manifested as physical and emotional exhaustion due to high job demands in healthcare environments. This study aims to examine the influence of workplace spirituality and organizational climate on resilience at work among nurses in the inpatient unit of RSUD Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. A quantitative correlational approach was employed using a simple random sampling technique. The sample in this study comprised 165 nurses from the inpatient unit of RSUD Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. The research instruments utilized were the Resilience At Work Scale (RAW Scale), Workplace Spirituality Scale (WSS), and Litwin and Stringer’s Organizational Climate Questionnaire (LSOCQ). The data analysis technique employed was multiple linear regression analysis. The findings indicate that both workplace spirituality and organizational climate can influence resilience at work. These two variables collectively account for 57.8% of the variance in resilience at work. Future researchers may delve more comprehensively into factors affecting nurses' work resilience and provide a stronger foundation for the development of policies and practices aimed at enhancing resilience.

Examining the Relationship Between Teachers' Organizational Spirituality and Their Perceptions of Job Performance

This study aims to examine the relationship between teachers' perceptions of organizational spirituality and their job performance. The sample of the study consisted of 728 teachers working in high schools in the central districts of Erzurum province, who were selected by stratified proportional sampling method. The data of the research were collected by the "Workplace Spirituality Scale" and the "Teacher Job Performance Scale”. Descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis were used in the analysis of the research data. In the study, it was determined that there was a moderate positive and significant relationship between teachers' perceptions of organizational spirituality and their job performance. It was determined that organizational spirituality sub-dimensions (job passion, mysterious experience, sense of community) significantly predicted job performance. In the study, it was determined that female teachers performed more task performance than males. It was found that married teachers have a higher perception of organizational spirituality compared to single teachers. It has been found that experienced teachers show more adaptive performance compared to teachers with lower seniority. Finally, it was determined that teachers in Anatolian and science-social sciences high schools showed more 'adaptive performance' than teachers in religious vocational and vocational technical high schools.

A review of workplace spirituality scales

PurposeThis paper reviews 18 workplace spirituality scales developed over a period of 23 years from year 2000 to early 2023. The objective is to provide inputs which can guide future researchers in choosing an existing appropriate workplace spirituality scale and in adopting sound scale development procedures for the development of new workplace spirituality scales.Design/methodology/approachThis paper outlines the need for and importance of carrying out a review of workplace spirituality scales. Thereafter, it carries out a review of each of the 18 workplace spirituality scales. It describes 10 overall limitations of the collective set of workplace spirituality scales. Finally, five future research directions are outlined.FindingsThe review indicates that most of the workplace spirituality scales have limitations associated with them. The collective set of workplace spirituality scales also has several overall limitations.Research limitations/implicationsThe review suggests that workplace spirituality researchers need to exercise caution in choosing an appropriate existing workplace spirituality scale for their research. The review also provides directions for the future research for developing more adequate workplace spirituality scales.Practical implicationsThe inputs from this review will contribute to improve the practice of workplace spirituality research.Social implicationsAs workplace spirituality can make organizations more beneficial for employees and the society, this review's contribution to improving workplace spirituality research has an indirect social significance.Originality/valueThis is, to the author's knowledge, the first comprehensive review of 18 workplace spirituality scales developed over a period of 23 years from year 2000 to 2023.

Relationship between workplace bullying, spirituality, and job burnout in paediatric nurses: A cross-sectional study.

To investigate the relationships and pathways between workplace bullying, workplace spirituality, and job burnout in Chinese paediatric nurses. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted with paediatric nurses from six tertiary hospitals in Hubei Province, China. The study consisted of 402 paediatric nurses. The data were collected using a sociodemographic data questionnaire, Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey and Workplace Spirituality Scale. The model was tested using path analysis techniques within structural equation modelling. Workplace bullying had positive and direct effects on the job burnout of paediatric nurses. Workplace spirituality partially mediated the relationship between workplace bullying and burnout. Workplace spirituality may reduce the incidence of work bullying and job burnout in paediatric nurses. Nursing managers need to consider and cultivate the workplace spirituality of paediatric nurses, with the aim of creating a healthy working environment and ensuring the stability of the nursing team.

An Exploration of Distributive and Interactional Justice as Predictors of Workplace Spirituality of School Teachers

Fairness is essential factor that increase the workplace spirituality of teachers at workplace. This study is aim to exploration of distributive and interactional justice as predictors of workplace spirituality of school teachers in Pakistani context. This study was a quantitative research and causal-comparative research design was applied. The respondents of this study were 760 (405 male and 355 female) teachers of schools. According to purpose of this study and review of related literature distributive justice and interactional justice scales and Workplace Spirituality Scale (WPS) were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 version software and descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis techniques were applied. The results indicated that distributive and interactional justice were positive and significant predictors of workplace spirituality of teachers. Moreover, interactional justice was a higher predictor of workplace spirituality then distributive justice in Pakistani context. It was recommended that the administration of schools improve the practices of interactional and distributive justice among teachers because these were the positive and significant predictors of workplace spirituality among teachers.

Effects of teachers’ demographic factors towards workplace spirituality at secondary school level

Workplace spirituality is recognised as the inner state of individuals and an aspect of their working life. In the study reported on here we aimed to unearth the effects of teachers’ demographic factors (gender, age, nature of job, academic qualification, marital status, designation, teaching experience, and district) towards workplace spirituality in secondary schools. This study was a descriptive research and a cross-sectional survey research design was applied. The participants were 3,050 secondary school teachers. The participants were selected using stratified proportionate random sampling. The Workplace Spirituality Scale (WPS) developed by Petchsawang and Duchon (2009) was used along with a list of demographic variables to meet the study objectives. Different statistical techniques (t-test, mean, SD, one-way ANOVA and post hoc analysis) were applied for data analysis. The results indicate that teachers were satisfied and agreed with the practices of workplace spirituality in secondary schools. Moreover, the results reveal that the teachers’ demographic factors (gender, designation, nature of job, academic qualification, marital status, teaching experience, and district) had significant effects on their workplace spirituality. From the results we recommend that the management of educational institutions should treat teachers equally and fairly without any discrimination for equal nurturing of workplace spirituality among teachers.

Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of Workplace Spirituality Scale in Pakistani Context School Teachers

Workplace Spirituality (WS) is recognized as inner state of individuals and an aspect of their working life. This study was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of Workplace Spirituality Scale (WPS) developed by Petchsawang and Duchon (2009) in Pakistani context school teachers. The participants for this study were 400 public school teachers. The present study was a quantitative research and cross-sectional survey design was applied. The data were collected personally by researchers and necessary guidelines were shared with the respondents. EFA and CFA were applied to evaluate the psychometric properties of Workplace Spirituality Scale (WPS) in Pakistani context. The results confirm the four factors model (transcendence, mindfulness, compassion and meaningful work) and generalizability of WPS. Furthermore, statistical analysis established adequate reliability and validity of WPS. The modifications in this scale are mentioned, and recommendations for further research are discussed.

Workplace Spirituality as a Predictor of Organizational Commitment Among IT Employees

The need for exploring and imbibing new management concepts in the workplace is always on the rise. Organizations spend huge financial resources to find out new and efficient ways to manage their workforce. The present study seeks to understand the role of workplace spirituality in determining organizational commitment among IT employees in India. A quantitative approach is adopted by using the Workplace spirituality scale by Petchsawang and Duchon (2009) and Organizational commitment scale by Allen and Meyer (1990). Data collection is then followed up by correlation and regression analysis. The findings indicate a strong positive correlation between the two variables. Furthermore, workplace spirituality is also established as a significant predictor of organizational commitment. The findings of the research enumerate on how the increase of workplace spirituality can increase the rate of organizational commitment among a workforce. Future research in this field, can be a segue for more co relational studies in relation to workplace spirituality and strengthen the idea and its usage in the business environment. It can lead to top managements leading a very reliable and efficient workforce. A workforce that is not only motivated but also dedicated to subscribe and own the values of the organization.

Effects of Zentangle art workplace health promotion activities on rural healthcare workers

ObjectivesWorkplace health promotion activities have a positive effect on emotions. Zentangle art relaxes the body and mind through the process of concentrating while painting, achieving a healing effect. This study aimed to promote the physical and mental health of rural healthcare workers through Zentangle art–based intervention. Study designThis was a quasi-experimental pilot study. MethodsA Zentangle art workshop was held from November 2019 to July 2020. A total of 40 healthcare workers were recruited. The participants were asked to provide baseline data, and the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5), work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale, General Self–Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Workplace Spirituality Scale (WSS) were administered before and after the workshop. SPSS 22.0 statistical package software was used to conduct the data analysis. ResultsThe median age (interquartile range [IQR]) was 32.00 years (23.00–41.75 years). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that the median (IQR) BSRS-5 postintervention score was 4.0 (1.25–5.0), which was lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.004). The postintervention score for the work stress management effectiveness self-rating scale was 36.5 (31.0–40.0), which was also lower than the preintervention score (P = 0.009). A higher score for the GSES or WSS indicated improvements in stress management and self-efficacy. The GSES postintervention score 25.00 (21.0–30.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.010), and the WSS postintervention score 104.0 (88.0–111.75) was significantly higher than the preintervention score (P = 0.005). ConclusionsThe study provides evidence that painting therapy can effectively relieve stress, reduce workplace stress and frustration, enhance self-efficacy, and increase commitment to work among healthcare workers, thus improving their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Zentangle art provides employees with multiple channels for expressing their emotions and can improve the physical and mental health of healthcare workers in the workplace. It is beneficial and cost-effective and can serve as a benchmark for peer learning.

Correlation of Workplace Spirituality and Work Engagement among Faculty of the Senior High School of San Beda University- Manila

Correlation of Workplace Spirituality and Work Engagement among Faculty of the Senior High School of San Beda University- Manila

Does Psychological Empowerment Mediates the Association of Workplace Spirituality with Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Employee Burnout?

The purpose of this study is to explore the mediating role of psychological empowerment in linking the relationship among workplace spirituality, OCB and burnout. The convenience sampling method was employed to collected data from a sample of 362 employees working in banking sector of Pakistan by a self-administered survey. Workplace Spirituality Scale (Ashmos & Duchon, 2000; Milliman, Andrew & Jeffery, 2003), Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Scale (Podsakoff and MacKenzie, 1994), Employee Burnout Scale (Maslach and Jackson, 1981) and Psychological Empowerment Scale (Spreitzer, 1995) were used. Regression analysis exhibits that workplace spirituality has a positive association with OCB whereas it was negatively linked with employee burnout. Further psychological empowerment significantly mediates the relationship of workplace spirituality with OCB and burnout. This research provides new insights into the workplace spirituality by investigating the empirical assessment of the combined impact of workplace spirituality and psychological empowerment on OCB and burnout.

Effect of workplace spirituality on creative teaching behavior: Intrinsic job satisfaction as a mediator

We explored how workplace spirituality affects the creative teaching behavior of Chinese elementary and secondary school teachers through their intrinsic job satisfaction, according to conservation of resources theory. We used data from 478 teachers to test the hypotheses with structural equation modeling. The results showed that the workplace spirituality scale that we developed had satisfactory reliability and validity. We also found that workplace spirituality had a positive effect on the teachers' creative teaching behavior, and that their intrinsic job satisfaction fully mediated this relationship. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings and directions for future research are discussed.

WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY AND WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN BANDA ACEH

Work engagement is vivacious for teachers to improve and maintain the quality of education. One of the factors that can improve work engagement is workplace spirituality. The study aimed to determine the relationship between workplace spirituality and work engagement of High School teachers. This study used a quantitative method with a cluster random sampling technique and the sample size was based on Isaac and Michael table with a 5% error level with 120 participants who work as civil servant High School teachers in Banda Aceh. The scales used in this study are an adaptation of Workplace Spirituality Scale developed by Milliman, Czaplewski, and Ferguson and adaptation of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) by Schaufeli, Salanova, GonzalezRoma, and Bakker. The result of data analysis using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation test showed a correlation coefficient of .397 with p-value = .000 (p < .05). The hypothesis was confirmed so it can be concluded that there was a significant positive correlation between workplace spirituality and work engagement of High School teachers. It means the higher the workplace spirituality of teachers, the higher the work engagement of teacher will be and vice versa. The results showed that the majority of workplace spirituality and work engagement of High School teachers in Banda Aceh classified into “high” category.

Construction and Measurement of Workplace Spirituality Scale for Indian Public Sector Undertaking Organisation

Construction and Measurement of Workplace Spirituality Scale for Indian Public Sector Undertaking Organisation

A Causal Model of Chronic Fatigue in Nurses: The mediating role of organizational spirituality

Background & Purpose: Nursing profession often results in chronic fatigue in nurses. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to provide a causal model of chronic fatigue based on job stressors, sleep quality and morningness/eveningness through the mediation of organizational spirituality among the nurses of Ahwaz City.
 Materials & Methods: Path analysis of the correlation method was employed. The sample comprised 300 nurses from Ahwaz City who were selected via multi-stage random sampling method. The research tools included the Osipow Occupational Stress Inventory (1987), The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (1987), Smith, Reilly and Midkiff’s Measure of Morningness/Eveningness (1989), Workplace Spirituality Scale by Milliman et al. (2003), and Jason’s ME/CFS Fatigue Types Questionnaire (MFTQ) (2009). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling method.
 Results: Direct effect of path coefficients job stressors on chronic fatigue (p <0.05 and β=0.19), the quality of sleep on chronic fatigue (p <0.05 and β=0.32), morningness/eveningness on chronic fatigue (p <0.05 and β=-0.11), job stressors on organizational spirituality (p <0.05 and β=0.16), morningness/ eveningness on organizational spirituality (p <0.05 and β=0.26) were significant, respectively, but the direct path coefficient of quality of sleep on the organizational spirituality with the coefficient (p <0.05 and β=-0.01) was not significant, and on the whole, the proposed model data was verified.
 Conclusion: It can be concluded that less job stressors lead to less chronic fatigue which improve the quality of sleep and decrease chronic fatigue. Also, the appropriateness of working shifts of nurses with morningness or eveningness factors and the promotion of organizational spirituality lead to lower chronic fatigue in nurses. On the other hand, nurses who experience less job stresses due to spiritual affairs will suffer less chronic fatigue. Moreover, the nurses’ sleep quality and the adaptation of working shift with their sleep patterns are the determinant factors of their efficiency.

The Effects of Social Intelligence on Workplace Spirituality

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of social intelligence on workplace spirituality. Data were collected from 71 graduate students in MBA program at a selected public university in Thailand through the Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) and the Workplace Spirituality Scale. Multiple regressions analysis was computed to examine the impacts of three social intelligence’s components on each dimension of workplace spirituality. Results indicated no statistically significant influence of social intelligence on conditions for community. On the other hand, findings revealed statistically significant effects of social skills (s = .666, p = .001) and social awareness (s = .277, p = .002) on meaning of work. Also, results found that social information process (s = .314, p = .012) and social skills (s = .254, p = .040) had a positive significant influence on inner life. Findings of this present study were new knowledge, which create a body of knowledge in this area

PSİKOLOJİK SERMAYENİN YORDANMASINDA İŞYERİNDE MANEVİYATIN ROLÜ

Bu çalışmanın amacı, işyeri maneviyatı ve alt boyutları ile psikolojik sermaye ve alt boyutları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın verileri, Kastamonu İli Merkez İlçede bulunan Gürmen Grup Ramsey Tekstil Fabrikasının 239 çalışanından toplanmıştır ve katılımcı sayısı araştırma evrenini temsil edecek niteliktedir. Verilerin toplanmasında anket trekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmada çalışanların işyerindeki maneviyat düzeylerinin ölçülmesi amacıyla “İşyeri Maneviyatı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Çalışanların psikolojik sermaye düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla “Psikolojik Sermaye Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Ölçeklerin yapı geçerliliği keşfedici faktör analizi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçeklerin güvenilirlik analizinde ise Cronbach Alfa iç tutarlılık katsayısından yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma hipotezlerinin test edilmesinde korelasyon analizi ve çoklu regresyon analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre; işyerinde maneviyatın (işe tutkunluk, gizemli deneyim, manevi bağ ve topluluk hissiyatı) psikolojik sermaye ve psikolojik sermayenin alt boyutları olarak iyimserlik, psikolojik dayanıklılık, umut ve özyeterlilik üzerinde anlamlı ve pozitif etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu bulgular ışığında işyerinde maneviyatın psikolojik sermayeyi yordayıcı rol üstlendiği ifade edilebilir.

PSİKOLOJİK SERMAYENİN YORDANMASINDA İŞYERİNDE MANEVİYATIN ROLÜ

In this study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between workplace spirituality and its subdimensions and psychological capital and its subdimensions. Data of the study were collected from 239 employees of the Gürmen Group Ramsey Textile Plant located in Kastamonu province and the number of the participants is representative for the research population. Questionnaire technique was used to collect the data. For measuring the spirituality level of employees in the workplace “Workplace Spirituality Scale” was used in the research. For measuring the psychological capital level of employees “Psychological Capital Scale” was used. Construct validity of the scales was tested with the exploratory factor analysis. In the reliability analyses of the scales Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient was used. For testing the research hypotheses, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were utilized. According to findings, it has been found that workplace spirituality (work engagement, mystical experience, spiritual connection, sense of community) has a significant and positive effect on psychological capital and its subdimensions (optimism, psychological resilience, hope and self-efficacy). In the light of these findings, it can be said that workplace spirituality takes a predictive role in psychological capital.

The relationship between positive and negative affect, workplace spirituality and job satisfaction

The study tested the relationship between workplace spirituality, positive and negative affect at work and job satisfaction. 387 employees working in power utility in India completed workplace spirituality scale by (Petchsawang and Duchon, 2009) job affect scale (Brief et al., 1988) and job satisfaction (Adams et al., 1995). Results were analysed using structural equation modelling and regression analysis. The positive and negative affect at work mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and job satisfaction with positive affect exerting a stronger influence. Among the four workplace spirituality dimensions compassion, meaningful work and mindfulness were significant independent predictors of affect at work. The results extend the literature on workplace spirituality effects in organisational settings.