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Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Well Being at Work

Abstract

The present study aims at researching the predictive power of workplace spirituality on ones well being at work. The sample consisted of 344 employees, of both sexes, belonging to public and private organizations located predominantly in Rio de Janeiro state. These individuals responded to a workplace spirituality scale, an affective organizational commitment scale, a general satisfaction at work scale, and a positive affect at work scale. The multiple regression analysis showed that the spirituality dimensions related to meaning at work and sense of community at work positively and significantly predicted job satisfaction, i.e., affective organizational commitment and positive affect toward to work. These results allowed for the conclusion that when the spiritual needs of the members of the organization are met, they develop a greater emotional attachment to the organization.

Spirituality; Work; Health; Psychology

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