Can prayer ease job pressure? Examining private prayer and subjective well-being through the Job Demands-Resources framework in Singapore.
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| Title: | Can prayer ease job pressure? Examining private prayer and subjective well-being through the Job Demands-Resources framework in Singapore. |
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| Authors: | Sayed Rajak, Syasya (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Mental Health, Religion & Culture. Jul2025, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p580-597. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Job stress prevention, Cross-sectional method, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Psychological burnout, Mental health, Work environment, Multiple regression analysis, Psychological well-being, Psychology & religion, Psychological adaptation, Descriptive statistics, Prayer, Job satisfaction, Job descriptions, Spirituality, Data analysis software, Industrial hygiene, Employees' workload, Employment |
| Geographic Terms: | Singapore |
| Abstract: | This study examined the moderating role of frequency of private prayer in the relationship between job pressure, a workload/time pressure dimension of job demands, and subjective well-being (SWB) among Singaporean employees, within the framework of the Job Demands-Resources model. Drawing on data from the 2021 Work, Religion, and Health Survey, the sample consisted of 421 full-time working adults. Job pressure was hypothesised to negatively predict SWB, while private prayer was hypothesised to be a positive predictor and a buffer against the negative effects of job pressure. Moderated regression analyses revealed that while frequency of private prayer significantly predicted greater SWB, job pressure did not show a significant effect. Furthermore, private prayer did not moderate the relationship between job pressure and SWB. These findings highlight the role of private prayers, in supporting employee well-being. Implications for workplace well-being interventions and directions for future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This study examined the moderating role of frequency of private prayer in the relationship between job pressure, a workload/time pressure dimension of job demands, and subjective well-being (SWB) among Singaporean employees, within the framework of the Job Demands-Resources model. Drawing on data from the 2021 Work, Religion, and Health Survey, the sample consisted of 421 full-time working adults. Job pressure was hypothesised to negatively predict SWB, while private prayer was hypothesised to be a positive predictor and a buffer against the negative effects of job pressure. Moderated regression analyses revealed that while frequency of private prayer significantly predicted greater SWB, job pressure did not show a significant effect. Furthermore, private prayer did not moderate the relationship between job pressure and SWB. These findings highlight the role of private prayers, in supporting employee well-being. Implications for workplace well-being interventions and directions for future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13674676 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2584201 |
