The Impact of Spiritual Well-Being on Job Satisfaction and Performance for Nonprofit Employees
by Smalls, Elsie Wallace, Ph.D., WALDEN UNIVERSITY, 2011, 134 pages; 3449201

Abstract:

A growing body of research on the spirituality at work (SAW) phenomenon indicates that many individuals want to express their spiritual essence at work in ways that support the organization’s processes and enhance its mission. This research suggests that when organizations recognize employees as whole beings, they experience greater job satisfaction and performance. However, research on SAW in the nonprofit sector is limited. This study examined the correlation between spiritual well-being and job satisfaction, and between spiritual well-being and job performance, among nonprofit sector employees. The spillover theory and the theory of work adjustment provided the theoretical framework for the study. Data collected from 83 participants using the Spiritual Well-being Scale (SWBS) and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (MSQ) were analyzed to test the study hypotheses. The correlations based on the data from the SWBS and MSQ were not statistically significant. However, self-reported responses from direct questions included in a demographic questionnaire indicated that 84.3% of the participants agreed that there was a relationship between spiritual well-being and job satisfaction, and 83.1% agreed that there was a relationship between spiritual well-being and job performance. Hence, further research is warranted. Implications for positive social change include recognizing the importance of spirituality in the workplace, which can potentially influence employee satisfaction and performance.

 
AdviserRobert Levasseur
SchoolWALDEN UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 72-06, p. , Apr 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsPublic administration; Organization theory; Spirituality
Publication Number3449201
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