SPIRITUALITY AND JOB SATISFACTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN OGUN STATE

Abstract

Globally, the modern workplace continues to grapple with the complexities of employee well-being and engagement. This paper investigates spirituality and job satisfaction: A comparative study of religious influences on employee engagement using the survey research design. A sample of 361 civil servants in Ogun State was selected through the stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire containing three sections: Demographic information, spirituality and job satisfaction. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using simple linear regression analysis and multiple regression analysis at.05 alpha level. Results revealed significant impact of spirituality on job satisfaction (Beta = .339, t = 20.187, p < .0005), significant influence of religious influences on job satisfaction (Beta = .369, t = 22.538, p < .0005), and significant interaction impact of spirituality and religious influences on job satisfaction (F_{(2, 358)} = 147.565, p < .0005). It was subsequently recommended, among other things, that organizations should recognize the importance of spirituality in the workplace and provide opportunities for employees to express their spiritual beliefs and values.