ROLE OF SPIRITUAL PRACTICES IN ENHANCING EMPOWERMENT AMONG WORKING WOMEN IN COIMBATORE CITY


Rachana Priya K, Dr. R. Madhulaa
Department of Social Work, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Abstract
ABSTRACT This study examines the role of collective spiritual practices in enhancing self- efficacy and psychological empowerment among working women in Coimbatore city. The research evaluates whether participation in shared spiritual activities such as prayer, meditation, bhajans, and group worship contributes to women’s confidence, coping ability, and decision-making capacity. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires from 71 working women using purposive sampling. Standardized tools including the General Self-Efficacy Scale, Psychological Empowerment Instrument, Spirituality Index of Well- Being, and Daily Spiritual Experience Scale were used for data collection. The findings indicate that the majority of respondents reported moderate to high levels of daily spiritual experience, moderate self-efficacy, and moderate to high psychological empowerment. Correlation analysis shows a significant positive relationship between daily spiritual experience and general self-efficacy (r = 0.428) and between daily spiritual experience and psychological empowerment (r = 0.512). The study concludes that collective spiritual practices function as an important psychosocial resource that strengthens self-belief, emotional resilience, and empowerment among working women. The study recommends integrating spirituality-based interventions in social work practice and workplace well-being programmes.
Keywords: Collective Spiritual Practices, Self-Efficacy, Psychological Empowerment, Working Women, Spiritual Well-Being, Social Work
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2026-02-26

Vol : 12
Issue : 2
Month : February
Year : 2026
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