How Workplace Spirituality Translates into Prosocial Motivation

Mediating Role of Ethical Climate in Higher Education

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/7718vf15

Keywords:

Ethical climate, prosocial motivation, social cognitive, workplace spirituality

Abstract

Grounded on Social Cognitive Theory, this study examines the influence of workplace spirituality on prosocial motivation among university teachers through the mediation of ethical climate. The study adopted an explanatory research design, and data were purposively collected from 259 university teachers across higher education institutions in Kathmandu Valley. Data was analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). The findings reveal that workplace spirituality positively influences both ethical climate and prosocial motivation. Furthermore, ethical climate fully mediates the relationship between workplace spirituality and prosocial motivation. These findings extend ethical theory by explaining how workplace spirituality translates into prosocial motivation and offer practical insights for leaders and policymakers seeking to promote ethical and spiritually supportive workplaces. This study introduces a moral-spiritual convergence perspective and extends prior findings while enhancing understanding of spirituality, ethics, and prosocial behavior in the higher education context. 

Author Biographies

  • Prerana Kumari Shah, Kathmandu Model College, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

    Prerana Kumari Shah is an undergraduate management student with strong interests in business and management research. She demonstrates solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on organizational issues at the intersection of management, psychology, and workplace spirituality. She is committed to evidence-based research that contributes to both academic knowledge and organizational practice.

  • Surya Balami, Kathmandu Model College, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

    Surya Balami is an educator and researcher with over a decade of experience teaching bachelor’s and master’s students. He supervises research projects and has published peer reviewed articles and a textbook. He conducts workshops on SPSS, AMOS, and case study analysis. His expertise includes SEM, mediation/moderation analysis, and R programming, with a focus on mentoring in advanced research methods and data analysis.

  • Sushil Khadka, Kathmandu Model College, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

    Sushil Khadka is a mathematics educator with around 10 years of teaching experience. He specializes in mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning, and analytical problem-solving, with a focus on linking theory to practical application. He also conducts training in mathematical and quantitative methods, supporting the development of students’ critical thinking and analytical skills.

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Published

2026-06-30

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Innovation in Academia

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Research Articles

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How Workplace Spirituality Translates into Prosocial Motivation: Mediating Role of Ethical Climate in Higher Education. (2026). Journal of Innovation in Academia , 5(1), 122-145. https://doi.org/10.32674/7718vf15