Exploring the Moderating Role of Attachment to God in the Relationship between Organizational Politics and Employee Well-being: Evidence from South Korea.

Authors

Youngkeun Choi

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Journal of religion and health. Jun 24, 2026. Epub Jun 24, 2026.

Abstract

Previous research has consistently demonstrated that organizational politics can negatively affect employee well-being, although the strength of this relationship may vary depending on individual coping resources. Drawing on cognitive appraisal theory and attachment theory, this study examines whether attachment to God moderates the relationship between perceived organizational politics and employee well-being. Data were collected through a structured survey of 300 employees working in various organizations in South Korea. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine the proposed relationships. The results indicated that attachment to God significantly moderated the effects of perceived organizational politics on both psychological health and job satisfaction. Specifically, the negative associations between perceived organizational politics and employee well-being were weaker among employees reporting higher levels of attachment to God. These findings suggest that attachment to God may serve as a meaningful interpretive resource through which employees understand and respond to politically charged workplace environments. The study contributes to the literature on workplace spirituality, organizational politics, and employee well-being by highlighting the potential role of spiritual attachment in shaping workplace experiences.

PMID:
42343049
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 25 Jun 2026.

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