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Dissertation
The influence of workplace spirituality on work stress in higher education employees
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Mar 2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7232
Abstract
Throughout the 21st century, change has been a predominant theme in the workplace. Increased technology and globalization are two key contributors to the changing landscape. Higher education workforces are grappling with the growing problem of work stress and prior research suggests that it requires a new approach. Spirituality has a longstanding history of being excluded from the workplace, yet recent investigations of workplace stress that fail to incorporate spirituality as a factor are now met with criticism. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the dimensions of workplace spirituality - inner life, meaningful work and community and connectedness - in the management of work stress in university employees. This study utilized a convergent mixed method approach. This research study presented evidence that shows workplace spirituality is connected to the reduction of work stress. Correlational analyses revealed statistically significant relationships between dimensions of workplace spirituality and work stress. In addition, interview findings revealed thematic coping methods and stress management techniques of university employees. Summarily, this study contributed unique knowledge to the current body of literature that connects workplace spirituality and work stress in university employees. It also provided critical recommendations for leaders and human resource managers who seek solutions to work stress.
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- Title
- The influence of workplace spirituality on work stress in higher education employees
- Creators
- Melinda Kelly Johnson - DU
- Contributors
- Rajashi Ghosh (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 104 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 7232; 991014632180504721