Moderating Effect of Eco-caring on Workplace Stress and Burnout of Female Employees

Annabel Quilon

doi:10.58870/berj.v10i1.84

Authors

Annabel Quilon San Beda University, Manila, Philippines

Keywords:

eco-spirituality, eco-caring, workplace stress, burnout

Abstract

Nature connectedness is linked with a low level of anxiety, decreased psychological distress, and a negative relationship with stress and burnout. However, few studies explored the eco-caring dimension of eco-spirituality in the context of the workplace. Thus, this study explored the moderating effects of eco-caring on workplace stress and burnout among female employees. This quantitative study employed a moderation research design, utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 574 female employees across various industries in Metro Manila. The researcher selected the participants through convenience sampling. They completely answered eco-caring items on the eco-spirituality scale, the workplace stress scale, and the burnout assessment test. Based on the results, it was found out that female employees have a high level of eco-caring, which means that they express a high level of concern for and involvement with ecologically conscious actions and viewpoints; a low average level of perceived stress related to the workplace, which means that they report fewer occurrences of absenteeism, improved productivity, improved job satisfaction, and fewer mental and physical health problems; and a low level of burnout, which means that working women feel empowered, in control of their work, and have higher rates of personal fulfillment. The results also showed a strong correlation between workplace stress and burnout. The findings indicated that higher levels of workplace stress are significantly associated with higher levels of burnout. Moreover, the direct effect of eco-caring on burnout was small and not significant. This suggests that when considered independently of workplace stress and the interaction, eco-caring does not significantly predict burnout. Based on the findings, future research may explore potential moderators or mediators of the workplace stress-burnout relationship.

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