Impact of Professional Development on Workplace Spirituality in Teaching: Mediating Role of Intrinsic Motivation

Abstract

The study explores the dynamics of professional development on workplace spirituality of school teachers in Thanjavur district. The study assumes intrinsic motivation as mediating effect. The study used purposive sampling for sample selection, a structured questionnaire is employed for primary data collection. 537 samples are collected. The data is analyzed through percentage analysis, SEM and ANOVA revealing compelling insights. The study explored the intricate dynamics within educational institutions, revealing the substantial impact of antecedents on key elements such as institutional culture, leadership, job autonomy, professional development, intrinsic motivation, and workplace spirituality. Notably, institutional culture, leadership, and job autonomy emerge as influential factors shaping professional development, which, in turn, significantly influences workplace spirituality. Findings highlighted the mediating role of intrinsic motivation between professional development and workplace spirituality. Gender, age, academic standard, remuneration, and experience also prove to be significant influencers across various dimensions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play within educational institutions.