Spirituality at Work: A Measurement Model for Brazilian Public Organizations

Authors

  • Diogo Coelho Moreira Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Sabrina Guimarães de Vargas Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Luciana Flores Battistella Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21118/apgs.v15i1.13821

Abstract

Research objective: To propose a model for measuring spirituality at work for Brazilian public organizations.

Theoretical framework: The concept and model structured by Ashmos and Duchan (2000) were used, as these authors bring the definition most used in academic publications on the subject.

Methodology: A validation of a model for measuring spirituality at work was carried out, applied in a Brazilian public organization, through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Data were obtained through a survey.

Results: A model for measuring spirituality at work for Brazilian public organizations, containing 16 variables, for which, in addition to the validation result, theoretical, statistical and practical arguments were considered, aiming at adapting to the context of these organizations.

Originality: Considering that no models developed to measure spirituality at work in public organizations were found in the literature, the model proposed in this study seeks to fill this gap.

Theoretical and practical contributions: In addition to seeking to fill a gap in the literature, the proposed model seeks to enable the measurement of spirituality at work in Brazilian public organizations, helping public managers in decision making regarding the implementation or evaluation of policies and related actions to the development of this construct.

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Published

2023-01-20

How to Cite

Coelho Moreira, D., Guimarães de Vargas, S., & Flores Battistella, L. (2023). Spirituality at Work: A Measurement Model for Brazilian Public Organizations. Administração Pública E Gestão Social, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.21118/apgs.v15i1.13821

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janeiro-março 2023: 15(1)

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