Exploring the Influence of Workplace Spirituality on Job Satisfaction among Higher Education Teachers: Evidence from Arts and Science Colleges in Madurai District

Abstract

The present study examines the influence of workplace spirituality on job satisfaction among higher education teachers working in arts and science colleges in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. Workplace spirituality is examined through three dimensions: connection, meaningful work, and spiritual connection. A quantitative research approach was adopted, and primary data were collected from 160 teachers using a structured questionnaire and convenience sampling technique. Workplace spirituality was measured using an instrument adapted from Milliman et al. (2003). Multiple regression analysis was employed to examine the relationships between the study variables. The findings reveal that workplace spirituality explains 47.4% of the variance in job satisfaction (R² = 0.474). Connection emerged as the strongest predictor (β = 0.410), followed by spiritual connection (β = 0.239) and meaningful work (β = 0.186). All three dimensions demonstrated statistically significant positive relationships with job satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of fostering interpersonal relationships, meaningful professional experiences, and spiritually supportive academic environments to enhance teachers' job satisfaction.