A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Relationships Between Religiosity and Employees Constructive and Destructive Behaviors

Qureshi, Javeria Andleeb; Shahjehan, Asad

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“…It has partially filled the gap regarding the role of religiosity in the workplace as an unnoticed and neglected topic in the literature that demands further exploration. The obtained results positively fit the image of the phenomenon of religiosity in the workplace to date, confirming its beneficial role among religiously committed people (Bickerton & Miner, 2021 ; Cunningham, 2014 ; Kutcher et al, 2010 ; Obregon et al, 2021 ; Qureshi & Shahjehan, 2021 ; Walker, 2013 ; Wnuk, 2022 ).…”

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“…Despite the lack of research about the role of religion in the workplace, some studies have confirmed a beneficial role for positive behaviors at work (Obregon et al 2021 ; Qureshi & Shahjehan, 2021 ), organizational commitment (Walker, 2013 ), work engagement (Bickerton & Miner, 2021 ; Zahrah et al, 2017 ), job performance (Zahrah et al, 2017 ), and coping with stress (Cunningham, 2014 ; Kutcher et al, 2010 ; Noor, 2008 ).…”

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Are Religious Practices Indirectly Related to Stress at Work Through the Tendency to Forgive? A Sample of Polish Employees

Wnuk

2022

J Relig Health

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Religiosity has been a neglected factor in studies regarding the workplace in comparison to spirituality. Some available studies have indicated positive outcomes of religious commitment and intrinsically religious-oriented employees. There is however a lack of research explaining how religious commitment is related to occupational well-being. This study aimed to examine the mechanism of the relationship between religious practices and stress at work and the role of forgiveness as a moral virtue underlying this link. The participants in the study were 754 employees from Poland. The research used a cross-sectional design. The mechanism controlled for gender, denomination, age, education, and the level of position held, and the indirect relationship between prayer and mass attendance and stress at work through forgiveness was confirmed. Religious practices were positively related to a lack of revenge and avoidance motivation, which, in turn, was negatively correlated with stress at work. The role of religious commitment in occupational well-being was discussed, considering socio-cultural conditioning, and the theoretical and practical implications were presented.

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Are Religious Practices Indirectly Related to Stress at Work Through the Tendency to Forgive? A Sample of Polish Employees

Wnuk

2022

J Relig Health

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“…As intrinsically motivated individuals tend to be more sincere in their religious devotion [ 25 ] than extrinsically motivated individuals and fill their lives with intrinsic motivation and meaning [ 26 ], IR is negatively associated with anxiety and depression, whereas ER is positively associated with them [ 27 ]. Furthermore, another study showed that psychological well-being was positively related to IR, but negatively related to ER among undergraduates in Spain [ 28 ].…”

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The relationship between religiosity and meaningful work among Malaysian Muslim employees: The mediating role of existential labor

2022

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This study aimed to explore how religiosity affects the level of meaningful work among Malaysian Muslims, owing to Malaysia’s highly religious background. Although religiosity constitutes a major part of an individual’s value system, the influence of religiosity on the meaningfulness of work remains unclear. To address this gap, this study examined the indirect effects of the two types of religiosity—intrinsic religiosity (IR) and extrinsic religiosity (ER)—on meaningful work through existential labor, namely, surface acting and deep acting. Self-reported survey responses from 303 Malaysian Muslim employees were analyzed using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping analysis. The results showed that both surface acting and deep acting had significant mediation effects on the relationship between IR and meaningful work. By contrast, in the relationship between ER and meaningful work, surface acting’s mediation effect was not significant, whereas deep acting showed a positive mediation effect. Our findings suggest that even if employees share the same religion, meaningful work is shaped differently by the specific type of religiosity and those existential labor strategies that individuals develop. This study advances the understanding of the underlying psychological mechanisms of the impact of individual religious values in the workplace. Implications and limitations were discussed.

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“…A statement from Blaise Pascal highlights that evil acts committed by humans are often filled with full passion when carried out based on religious beliefs (Waller, 2007). This statement shows that religious factors can be a strong driver behind human actions, both constructive and destructive (Qureshi & Shahjehan, 2021).…”

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Building Global Awareness For Peace Through Reconstruction Of The Study Of Interpretation And Islamic Studies (Reflections On The Palestine-Israel Conflict)

Zulkarnaini,

Masri

2024

AJESH

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This research proposes a contemporary analytical approach to the development of technology and science, which plays a crucial role in shaping human life today. The focus is on humans' understanding of themselves through exploring various aspects of life, using various branches of science and the latest research findings. In the context of a conflict of beliefs, this research investigates tensions between Israel and Palestine by exploring Muslims' views towards Jews. Reluctance to dialogue and negative perceptions create complexity in achieving sustainable solutions. This study shows that global, historical and cultural understanding on both sides is critical to overcoming differences in beliefs and creating shared understanding. Research also highlights the role of politics and interest groups in prolonging the conflict in the Middle East. Although this conflict involves international interests, it is essential to recognize that unification efforts can still be realized through dialogue and mutual understanding. With hindsight, research reveals that the history of this conflict can be traced back to Yathrib, highlighting a shift from initial good relations to tensions resulting from differences in faith and belief. This research concludes that through dialogue, rejection of fanaticism, and increased awareness, it is still possible to achieve human brotherhood amidst the complexity of conflicting beliefs.

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Relationships Between Religiosity and Employees Constructive and Destructive Behaviors

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Are Religious Practices Indirectly Related to Stress at Work Through the Tendency to Forgive? A Sample of Polish Employees

Are Religious Practices Indirectly Related to Stress at Work Through the Tendency to Forgive? A Sample of Polish Employees

The relationship between religiosity and meaningful work among Malaysian Muslim employees: The mediating role of existential labor

Building Global Awareness For Peace Through Reconstruction Of The Study Of Interpretation And Islamic Studies (Reflections On The Palestine-Israel Conflict)

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