The Exploration of Workplace Spirituality Research: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Workplace spirituality has received widespread acceptance among scholars and practitioners due to its value-laden approach in all organizations. Despite substantial efforts to unite the literature, scholarly knowledge on workplace spirituality appears scattered and incoherent. The study aims to undertake a scoping review of the existing literature on workplace spirituality to track the evolution of the concept and point out the research gaps for future studies. The sample papers for review are assembled from the SCOPUS database using a two-step manual screening procedure. This article examines 135 conceptual, review and empirical works associated with more than 50 journals published between 2000 and 2023. The main finding is that the concept of workplace spirituality is complex, with conflicting dimensions, and lacks a clear definition. Workplace spirituality is a multifaceted construct comprising individual, organizational, psychological and social variables. The assessment provides an in-depth understanding of the current state of workplace spirituality. In addition, we offer potential research gaps which will serve as a beacon of light for future workplace spirituality research.