Empathy : Jurnal Fakultas Psikologi
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): June Edition

The influence of the multidimensional Islamic work ethic on employee loyalty: Evidence from KSPPS BMT Yaqawiyyu

Ayuningrum Tri Haryono (Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Sukmarani Sukmarani (Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Flora Grace Putrianti (Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examined the influence of the Islamic Work Ethic (IWE) on Employee Loyalty among employees of KSPPS BMT Yaqawiyyu from a values-based organizational psychology perspective. Although previous research has consistently demonstrated positive associations between the Islamic Work Ethic and employees' work attitudes and behaviors, the specific contribution of each IWE dimension to employee loyalty remains insufficiently understood. A total of 82 employees of KSPPS BMT Yaqawiyyu participated in this study. Data were collected using the Islamic Work Ethic Scale and the Employee Loyalty Scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 25. The results revealed that the multidimensional Islamic Work Ethic had a significant simultaneous effect on Employee Loyalty (F = 33.1, p < .001), explaining 56% of the variance in employee loyalty (R² = .560). Partial regression analysis indicated that only the Work as the Manifestation of Aqidah dimension exerted a positive and statistically significant effect on Employee Loyalty (p < .001). In contrast, Work Based on Knowledge (p = .253) and Work by Emulating Divine Attributes and Following Allah's Guidance (p = .262) did not significantly predict Employee Loyalty. These findings support the multidimensional conceptualization of the Islamic Work Ethic and suggest that perceiving work as an act of worship, together with the alignment of employees' spiritual values with organizational values, constitutes a key psychological mechanism underlying employee loyalty in Sharia-based organizations.

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Abbrev

EMPATHY

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Social Sciences

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Jurnal EMPATHY adalah jurnal yang menerbitkan karya ilmiah mahasiswa psikologi Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. Terbit 2 kali dalam setahun. Menerbitkan karya ilmiah ilmu psikologi yang mencakup semua cabang ilmu psikologi yaitu psikologi klinis, psikologi sosial, psikologi perkembangan, psikologi ...