Mediating Role of Work Ethics in the Relationship between Islamic Spirituality and Job Satisfaction of Employees Working in the Industrial Sector

Abstract

This study examines the mediating role of work ethics in the relationship between Islamic spirituality and job satisfaction among employees in the industrial sector. Despite growing interest in the influence of spirituality on workplace outcomes, there remains a gap in understanding how Islamic spirituality specifically impacts job satisfaction through its effects on work ethics.

The study aims to address the following research questions and hypotheses: H1: Islamic spirituality positively influences job satisfaction. H2: Islamic spirituality positively affects work ethics. H3: Work ethics mediates the relationship between Islamic spirituality and job satisfaction.

The study employs a quantitative research methodology; utilizing random sampling technique, data was collected from employees in the selected sample 309 Al-Moiz Suger Mills Staff members by survey method approach. Measures of Islamic spirituality, work ethics, and job satisfaction are assessed using validated scales. Regression analysis and mediation analysis are conducted to test the hypothesized relationships.

Findings indicate a significant positive relationship between Islamic spirituality and job satisfaction, supporting H1. The study also finds a positive direct effect of Islamic spirituality on work ethics, providing support for H2. Furthermore, mediation analysis reveals that work ethics partially mediates the relationship between Islamic spirituality and job satisfaction, supporting H3.

The study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of the mechanisms through which Islamic spirituality influences job satisfaction in the workplace. The findings highlight the importance of fostering work ethics as a pathway to enhancing job satisfaction among employees with high levels of Islamic spirituality. These insights have implications for organizational leaders and practitioners seeking to create spiritually enriching work environments conducive to employee well-being and productivity.