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Examining the Effect of Work Meaningfulness on Extra-Role Behavior

Nihan Yavuz Aksakal
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Nihan Yavuz Aksakal: İstanbul Ticaret University

Business and Economics Research Journal, 2026, vol. 17, issue 2, 309-327

Abstract: Meaningfulness of work is an individual’s psychological assessment and perception of the importance of their work and its positive meaning for them. Extra-role behavior, on the other hand, is behavior exhibited voluntarily by employees that goes beyond organizational needs and creates benefits for the organization. Complexity, uncertainty, and intense competition are prominent in the 21st century workplace. In such an environment, employees' perception of their work as meaningful is considered a key element for both individuals and organizations. A meaningful perception of work can lead employees to voluntarily engage in additional behaviors beyond their roles. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of the meaningfulness of work and its sub-dimensions on extra-role behavior. Data were collected from 300 participants using a convenience sampling method. Correlation and regression analyses were used in data analysis. The results of the study revealed that meaningfulness of work has an impact on extra-role behavior. Creating meaning from work is arguably the most influential factor in extra-role behavior. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations to develop job design, tasks, and responsibilities that foster the creation of meaning from work. Since the study is handled within the framework of sub-dimensions related to the meaningfulness of the work, it is aimed to contribute to the literature and practice.

Keywords: Meaningfulness of Work; Extra-Role Behavior; Positive Meaning; Meaning Making Through Work; Greater Good Motivations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 M12 M54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.20409/berj.2026.499

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