Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): June

Perceived Organizational Support and Work Spirit as Predictors of Workplace Happiness: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement Among Public Hospital Nurses

Ira Widya Sari (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati)
Dedi Muhammad Siddiq (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati)
Catur Setiya Sulistiyana (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati)
Nur Haslina Ramli (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kelantan)
Nhan Cam Tri (University of Economics and Finance)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of perceived organizational support and work spirit on workplace happiness, with employee engagement serving as a mediating variable among nurses at a regional public hospital in Cirebon. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from 166 nurses using structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate both direct and indirect relationships among the variables. The findings indicate that perceived organizational support and work spirit have positive and significant effects on workplace happiness. Furthermore, employee engagement partially mediates these relationships, suggesting that stronger organizational support and higher morale enhance nurses’ engagement, which in turn promotes greater workplace happiness. These results underscore the critical role of supportive organizational practices and morale-enhancing initiatives in fostering engagement and improving nurses’ well-being. This study provides practical implications for hospital management to strengthen perceived organizational support and implement programs that enhance work spirit in order to increase employee engagement and ultimately create a happier and more productive work environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijer

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Indonesian Journal Economic Review with published by Research Division Lembaga Mitra Solusi Teknologi Informasi. This journal covers fields such as People Knowledge and Management, Operations and Performance Management, Business Risk, Finance and Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Business, ...