Sanctifying Work: Effects on Satisfaction, Commitment, and Intent to Leave

Sanctification involves perceiving objects or events: (a) theistically by viewing them as having spiritual significance, or (b) nontheistically by viewing them as extraordinary and worthy of veneration and respect without any reference to a higher being. Previous research has found positive outcomes...

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Authors: Walker, Alan G. (Author) ; Jones, Megan N. (Author) ; Wuensch, Karl L. (Author) ; Aziz, Shahnaz (Author) ; Cope, John G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2008
In: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Year: 2008, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 132-145
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:Sanctification involves perceiving objects or events: (a) theistically by viewing them as having spiritual significance, or (b) nontheistically by viewing them as extraordinary and worthy of veneration and respect without any reference to a higher being. Previous research has found positive outcomes associated with sanctification, including increased satisfaction with marriage (Mahoney et al., 1999), body image (Mahoney, Carels, et al., 2005) and sexual intercourse (Murray-Swank, Pargament, & Mahoney, 2002) to name a few. This study extends these findings into the world of work by demonstrating that those who sanctify their jobs are more satisfied, more committed to their organization, and at the same time less likely to intend to leave.
ISSN:1532-7582
Contains:Enthalten in: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/10508610701879480