Research Article

Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality

Volume: 11 Number: 2 June 28, 2025
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Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality

Abstract

An important aspect of human life involves engaging directly or indirectly with work-related processes. Work plays a significant role in self-awareness and in living with a defined purpose. Given its importance, the aim was to understand how religious orientation and materialistic personality traits influence employees' perceptions of the meaning at work (MOW). Additionally, the study explores the impact of the MOW on humility behavior in the workplace. A quantitative approach was adopted, with data collected through surveys from 445 employees in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Data were collected using convenience sampling, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, as well as structural equation modeling, were conducted. Results show that religious orientation and materialistic personality traits (excluding nongenerosity) are key factors in explaining the MOW. Both intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientations have a similar impact on the MOW. Materialistic traits, such as envy, negatively influence the MOW, whereas preservation has a positive effect. Moreover, finding meaning in the workplace has been found to foster humility. These findings are significant for companies aiming to cultivate a prosocial organizational climate.

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This study has been prepared in accordance with scientific research and publication ethics rules.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Organisational Behaviour

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 27, 2025

Publication Date

June 28, 2025

Submission Date

May 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
İnan, D. H., & Şentürk, F. K. (2025). Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality. Gazi İktisat Ve İşletme Dergisi, 11(2), 105-121. https://doi.org/10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001
AMA
1.İnan DH, Şentürk FK. Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality. Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi. 2025;11(2):105-121. doi:10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001
Chicago
İnan, Deniz Hilal, and Faruk Kerem Şentürk. 2025. “Meaning and Humility at Work in the Equation of Religious Orientation and Materialistic Personality”. Gazi İktisat Ve İşletme Dergisi 11 (2): 105-21. https://doi.org/10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001.
EndNote
İnan DH, Şentürk FK (June 1, 2025) Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality. Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi 11 2 105–121.
IEEE
[1]D. H. İnan and F. K. Şentürk, “Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality”, Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 105–121, June 2025, doi: 10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001.
ISNAD
İnan, Deniz Hilal - Şentürk, Faruk Kerem. “Meaning and Humility at Work in the Equation of Religious Orientation and Materialistic Personality”. Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi 11/2 (June 1, 2025): 105-121. https://doi.org/10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001.
JAMA
1.İnan DH, Şentürk FK. Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality. Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi. 2025;11:105–121.
MLA
İnan, Deniz Hilal, and Faruk Kerem Şentürk. “Meaning and Humility at Work in the Equation of Religious Orientation and Materialistic Personality”. Gazi İktisat Ve İşletme Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 105-21, doi:10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001.
Vancouver
1.Deniz Hilal İnan, Faruk Kerem Şentürk. Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality. Gazi İktisat ve İşletme Dergisi. 2025 Jun. 1;11(2):105-21. doi:10.30855/gjeb.2025.11.2.001