Workplace spirituality, psychological well-being and mediating role of subjective stress

Manju Mahipalan and Sheena S.

International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 2019, vol. 35, issue 4, 725-739

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of spirituality on subjective stress and psychological well-being (PWB). Additionally, the study also examines the mediating role of stress in the spirituality – well-being relationship. Design/methodology/approach - The study is quantitative in nature. Data were collected from 322 secondary school teachers using a structured questionnaire. Partial least squares based structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. Findings - Results indicated a positive relationship between spirituality and PWB but an inverse relationship between job stresses. Also, subjective stress was found to be a significant mediator in the relationship between spirituality and well-being. Social implications - The inner resource of spirituality among teachers can be tapped to cope with perceived stress levels thereby augmenting a sense of well-being. Psychologically clear and receptive minds are indispensable in the process of teaching. Originality/value - The present study combines the evolving construct of workplace spirituality with PWB and subjective stress, which are under explored in the social sector.

Keywords: Workplace spirituality; Subjective stress; Psychological well-being; Teachers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/IJOES-10-2018-0144

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