Browsing by Author "Mahipalan, M."

Filter results by typing the first few letters
Now showing 1 - 6 of 6
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Examining the Role of Workplace Spirituality and Teacher Self-efficacy on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Secondary School Teachers: An Indian Scenario
    (2019) Mahipalan, M.; Sheena; Muhammed, S.
    Research on workplace spirituality is on the rise primarily because of the win-win situation it creates for both employees and organizations. Spirituality at work has been associated with many individual-level work behaviour and attitudes. Also, self-efficacy is another significant construct which considerably affects individual work experiences. The current study focuses on the relationship between workplace spirituality, self-efficacy and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in secondary school teachers. It examines whether spirituality and teacher efficacy could predict citizenship behaviour of teachers. Additionally, the influence of spirituality on self-efficacy is also looked at. Data were collected from 353 teachers working in state-run schools in one of the southern states in India. Using structural equation modeling, the study finds that positive relationships exist between different dimensions of workplace spirituality, teacher efficacy and two categories of OCBs. The study contributes to the growing empirical research on workplace spirituality and the underexplored area of teacher OCB. 2019 Management Development Institute.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Examining the Role of Workplace Spirituality and Teacher Self-efficacy on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Secondary School Teachers: An Indian Scenario
    (Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd F 35-55, Triveni Commercial Complex.Sheikh Sarai,Phase I New Dehli 110 017, 2019) Mahipalan, M.; Sheena, u.; Muhammed, S.
    Research on workplace spirituality is on the rise primarily because of the win-win situation it creates for both employees and organizations. Spirituality at work has been associated with many individual-level work behaviour and attitudes. Also, self-efficacy is another significant construct which considerably affects individual work experiences. The current study focuses on the relationship between workplace spirituality, self-efficacy and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in secondary school teachers. It examines whether spirituality and teacher efficacy could predict citizenship behaviour of teachers. Additionally, the influence of spirituality on self-efficacy is also looked at. Data were collected from 353 teachers working in state-run schools in one of the southern states in India. Using structural equation modeling, the study finds that positive relationships exist between different dimensions of workplace spirituality, teacher efficacy and two categories of OCBs. The study contributes to the growing empirical research on workplace spirituality and the underexplored area of teacher OCB. © 2019 Management Development Institute.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Workplace Spirituality and Subjective Happiness Among High School Teachers: Gratitude As A Moderator
    (2019) Mahipalan, M.; S, S.
    Background and Objective: Spirituality and well-being are two constructs related to optimal levels of human functioning. This study attempts to link the concept of spirituality at work and subjective happiness, which is a facet of well-being. The role of grateful disposition is also examined by incorporating gratitude as a moderator Method: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from high school teachers working with government schools in the southern region of India. Hypothesised relationships were tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) Results: Results reveal significant relationships between workplace spirituality, subjective happiness, and gratitude. Gratitude was also found to be a significant moderator, which exercised a positive influence on the workplace spirituality-happiness relationship. Conclusion: The study has contributed to the evolving literature on workplace spirituality by elucidating its relationship with positive psychology. Workplace spirituality could play a significant role in building substantial happiness for individuals in the long run. � 2018 Elsevier Inc.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Workplace Spirituality and Subjective Happiness Among High School Teachers: Gratitude As A Moderator
    (Elsevier Inc. usjcs@elsevier.com, 2019) Mahipalan, M.; Sheena, u.
    Background and Objective: Spirituality and well-being are two constructs related to optimal levels of human functioning. This study attempts to link the concept of spirituality at work and subjective happiness, which is a facet of well-being. The role of grateful disposition is also examined by incorporating gratitude as a moderator Method: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from high school teachers working with government schools in the southern region of India. Hypothesised relationships were tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) Results: Results reveal significant relationships between workplace spirituality, subjective happiness, and gratitude. Gratitude was also found to be a significant moderator, which exercised a positive influence on the workplace spirituality-happiness relationship. Conclusion: The study has contributed to the evolving literature on workplace spirituality by elucidating its relationship with positive psychology. Workplace spirituality could play a significant role in building substantial happiness for individuals in the long run. © 2018 Elsevier Inc.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Workplace spirituality, psychological well-being and mediating role of subjective stress: A case of secondary school teachers in India
    (2019) Mahipalan, M.; Sheena, S.
    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. � 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Workplace spirituality, psychological well-being and mediating role of subjective stress: A case of secondary school teachers in India
    (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2019) Mahipalan, M.; Sheena, S.
    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. © 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.