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

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  • Manju Mahipalan
  • Sheena S.

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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.

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  • Manju Mahipalan & Sheena S., 2019. "Workplace spirituality, psychological well-being and mediating role of subjective stress," International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 35(4), pages 725-739, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijoesp:ijoes-10-2018-0144
    DOI: 10.1108/IJOES-10-2018-0144
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