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Title: Religiosity and Positive Emotions as Predictors of Work Engagement among Academics in Algeria
Language: English
Authors: Abderrahmane Elkheloufi, Abderrahmane Benlahcene (ORCID 0000-0003-1743-5679), Abdullah M. Al Ansi (ORCID 0000-0002-1682-3154), Abdelbaset Queiri, Tan Fee Yean (ORCID 0000-0002-9976-0928)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2025 17(5):1987-2000.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religious Factors, Psychological Patterns, Predictor Variables, Work Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, Public Colleges, College Faculty, Employee Attitudes
Geographic Terms: Algeria
DOI: 10.1108/JARHE-04-2024-0156
ISSN: 2050-7003
1758-1184
Abstract: Purpose: Integration of religiosity and positive emotions at workplace sheds light on the intersection of faith and professional well-being where these two factors lead to increased job satisfaction, higher productivity and improved overall mental health. The study examines the relationship between religiosity, positive emotions and work engagement among academics in Algeria. Design/methodology/approach: This research is based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and the job demands-resources (JD-R) model of work engagement. The study uses a cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire with stratified random sampling to collect data from 356 academics at public universities in Algeria. The data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) with Smart PLS 3. Findings: The results indicate that religiosity is positively associated with work engagement, and positive emotions mediate the relationship between religiosity and work engagement. The study also illustrates that job demands (workload) moderate the relationship between positive emotions and work engagement. Originality/value: The study highlighted that role of religiosity and positive emotions as essential factors in increasing academics' work engagement and contributes to the COR theory and JD-R model of work engagement.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1497317
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