The importance of psychological capital on the linkages between religious orientation and job stress
Journal of Asia Business Studies
ISSN: 1558-7894
Article publication date: 19 May 2021
Issue publication date: 4 August 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Even though many studies have been conducted in exploring the determinants of job stress, limited research has been conducted in exploring how the internal factors of religious orientation and the relatively new variable in the field of psychology, psychological capital (PsyCap), may relate to job stress. This study aims to examine the influence of PsyCap as a mediating variable on the relationship between religious orientation and job stress.
Design/methodology/approach
This study used self-administered surveys. Data was collected through the completion of online questionnaires. The participants include 208 accountants and business practitioners in Indonesia. Data were analysed using structural equation model-partial least squares.
Findings
The results show that intrinsic (extrinsic) religious orientation is negatively (positively) related to job stress and positively (negatively) related to PsyCap. Additionally, PsyCap mediates the relationship between religious orientation (intrinsic and extrinsic) and job stress. Other results indicate a positive relationship between PsyCap and job stress.
Research limitations/implications
Firstly, the sample used comes from various professions in companies or agencies that function differently. Secondly, this study asks individuals to assess their own job stress, which increases the chance of bias.
Practical implications
The findings of this study will provide a recommendation to the company, particularly the human resources division, to consider candidates’ religious orientation and PsyCap levels during the recruitment process. Thus, the company may observe the employees or individuals who can effectively manage job stress.
Originality/value
This study provides new empirical evidence regarding the relationship between religious orientation, PsyCap and job stress. It shows that the individual’s religious orientation (intrinsic and extrinsic) affects their level of PsyCap (higher and lower), which is a determinant factor in the experience of job stress.
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Acknowledgements
Authors are grateful to the anonymous reviewers who provided constructive comments and suggestions for this paper.
Citation
Narsa, N.P.D.R.H. and Wijayanti, D.M. (2021), "The importance of psychological capital on the linkages between religious orientation and job stress", Journal of Asia Business Studies, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 643-665. https://doi.org/10.1108/JABS-09-2018-0251
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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