Religious Commitment Self Concept and Work-Related Quality of Life among employees – A Critical Review

Abstract

There is growing recognition that religious commitment and self-concept are salient personal traits that can influence employees' experiences at work, however, literature on the link between religious commitment and work-related quality of life (WRQoL) is fragmented. The purpose of this review is to critically explore the interrelationship between religious commitment, self-concept and WRQoL in employees. It brings together concepts, detects patterns in theory and practice, assesses methodology and points out areas of research that need to be expanded. The studies were selected using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria and 32 studies were identified from Scopus-indexed literature published between 2015 and 2026 and thematically analysed under four themes. However, literature shows that religiosity and spirituality primarily relate to employee well-being, job satisfaction, engagement, stress management and WRQoL. These relationships are further influenced by organizational culture, leadership, workplace climate and psychological resources, and little research has been conducted on self-concept. The review highlights the importance of integrated, longitudinal, and cross-cultural research on self-concept as a mediator of employees' overall WRQoL and religious commitment.