The Impact of Spiritual Well-Being and Perceived Organizational Support on Employee Grit in Non-Governmental Organizations in Palu City

Abstract

This study aims to empirically explore the influence of Spiritual Well-Being and Perceived Organizational Support on the Grit of NGO employees in Palu City. This research is important because Grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, is a crucial factor influencing employee performance and sustainability in the NGO sector. However, studies on the influence of spiritual aspects and organizational support on Grit remain limited, particularly within the Indonesian context. The respondents in this study consisted of 150 individuals, aged 18-50, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire. The research instruments included the Spiritual Well-Being scale, the Perceived Organizational Support scale, and the Grit scale. The collected data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to examine the impact of each independent variable on the dependent variable and to assess the strength of the relationships between variables. The results of the regression analysis revealed that Spiritual Well-Being and Perceived Organizational Support significantly influenced the Grit of NGO employees (p < 0.05). Both Spiritual Well-Being and Perceived Organizational Support had a positive and significant impact on Grit, highlighting the importance of spiritual and organizational support in enhancing employee resilience and determination in the face of work-related challenges. The implications of these findings suggest that NGOs should consider enhancing spiritual well-being and organizational support as part of their strategy to strengthen employees' Grit. Additionally, these findings present opportunities for further research into interventions that can improve these aspects within the work environment.

Keywords: Spiritual Well-Being, Perceived Organizational Support, Grit, NGO Employees, Palu City