Exploring the relationship between workplace spirituality, spiritual survival and innovative work behavior among healthcare professionals

ABSTRACT

This study examines the relationship between workplace spirituality, spiritual survival, and innovative work behavior among healthcare professionals. Using a quantitative research design and a sample of 381 healthcare professionals selected through random sampling, the study found a positive relationship between workplace spirituality and spiritual survival, and between spiritual survival and innovative work behavior. The study also discovered that spiritual survival acts as a mediating factor in the relationship between workplace spirituality and innovative work behavior. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting a spiritually supportive work environment in healthcare organizations, particularly considering the stressful nature of healthcare work that can lead to burnout and stress. By supporting the spiritual growth and well-being of healthcare professionals, organizations can improve staff engagement and satisfaction, and ultimately enhance the quality of care provided to patients. The findings of this study have significant implications for healthcare organizations and professionals, and underscore the need for further research in this area. The study serves as a foundation for future research and provides valuable insights for healthcare organizations seeking to create a supportive work environment.

KEYWORDS:

• Workplace spirituality
• spiritual survival
• innovative work behavior
• social cognitive theory
• self-determination theory

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Notes on contributors

Prerana Baber

Dr. Prerana Baber is Lecturer at School of Studies in Management, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P). She specializes in managerial decision-making, research methodology, and social media. She has more than 10 published papers in national and international journals. She has attended and presented articles in national and international conferences. Her current area of research focus upon integration of self determination theory with various aspects of marketing and human resource management.

Ruturaj Baber

Dr. Ruturaj Baber is an Assistant Professor of Management from the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International University, Nagpur. He specializes in fields like consumer decision-making, research methodology and market orientation. He has more than 45 published papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings. His current research areas are social media marketing, masstige brands and experiential marketing.

Francesca Di Virgilio

Francesca Di Virgilio (Ph.D. in Organization, Technology and Development of Human Resources), is Tenured Full Professor of Organization Design and Human Resources Management in the Department of Economics, at University of Molise (Italy). She’s Rector’s delegate for Placement and Technology Transfer Activities. She is Coordinator of PhD courses in “Law and Economics” and “Organization, Technology and Development of Human Resources". She has more than twenty years of teaching experience at undergraduate, graduate level and Master. She has more than 50 publications in national and international academic journals, chapters to various edited books. She has presented more than 30 papers, at national and international conferences. Her current research focuses on human resources management, organizational behaviour and knowledge management.