Workplace characteristics,career/vocation satisfaction,and existential well-being in Episcopal clergy |
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| Authors: | Joseph A Stewart-Sicking Joseph W Ciarrocchi Elaine C Hollensbe Mathew L Sheep |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Pastoral Counseling , Loyola University Maryland , 8890 McGaw Rd., Columbia, 21045, MD, USA Jastewartsicking@loyola.edu;3. Department of Pastoral Counseling , Loyola University Maryland , 8890 McGaw Rd., Columbia, 21045, MD, USA;4. Department of Management , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OH, USA;5. Department of Management and Quantitative Methods , Illinois State University , Normal, IL, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study considers the association of workplace conditions with the well-being of individuals in a profession that is highly imbued with the sacred – ordained ministry. Data from 1202 Episcopal clergy were collected on measures of workplace conditions (meaningfulness; safety; and cognitive, emotional, and physical availability) along with well-being (career/vocation satisfaction, and spiritual well-being). Hierarchical OLS regression analyses indicated that workplace conditions were strong predictors of well-being. Men reported slightly higher career/vocation satisfaction, and gender also moderated the relationships between workplace conditions and well-being. The results suggest that perceived workplace conditions, such as meaningfulness, safety, and resource availability can have strong links with career satisfaction and existential well-being, especially in those occupations where work and spirit are intertwined. |
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| Keywords: | clergy spiritual well-being workplace engagement gender meaningfulness safety resources |
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