Date of Award
Spring 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Bethany D. Peters
Second Advisor
Dr. Debra J. Dean
Third Advisor
Dr. Jolene Erlacher
Abstract
The aim of this research was to assess how meaning in life influences job satisfaction and organizational commitment among Millennials across diverse professions. Data were collected to examine these relationships comprehensively, employing the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire. Despite extensive research in workplace spirituality, research on Millennials and meaning in life remains scarce. Methodologically, this research adopted a quantitative cross-sectional design involving 131 participants from 24 industries in the United States. Reliability analyses demonstrated the trustworthiness of the employed scales, with strong correlations observed between job satisfaction and organizational commitment with the dimensions of meaning in life. Multiple regression analysis substantiated the predictive relationship between meaning in life dimensions and work outcomes. The findings revealed that comprehension and purpose significantly predicted job satisfaction and organizational commitment, whereas mattering exhibited no predictive capacity. These results provide valuable insights into Millennials' experiences with meaning in life in the workplace.
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, N. S. (2024). Exploring the impact of workplace spirituality on Millennials’ job satisfaction and organizational commitment using the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale. [Doctoral dissertation, Southeastern University]. FireScholars. https://firescholars.seu.edu/org-lead/33