Journal of Education, Humaniora and Social Sciences (JEHSS)
Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Education, Humaniora and Social Sciences (JEHSS), August

Hubungan Antara Psychological Climate Dengan Meaningfulness of Work Pada Karyawan Generasi Z

Aldo Chrystian Ginting (Universitas Medan Area)
Faadhil Faadhil (Universitas Medan Area)



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Publish Date
19 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the correlation between psychological climate and meaningfulness of work among Generation Z employees working in Medan City. A quantitative approach with an associative correlational design was employed. Data were collected through validated and reliable questionnaires administered to 100 Generation Z employees selected using accidental sampling. The data were analyzed using normality and linearity tests and Pearson Product–Moment correlation analysis. The results showed a correlation coefficient of 0.614 with a significance value of 0.003, indicating a positive and significant correlation between psychological climate and meaningfulness of work. The coefficient of determination of 37.7% indicates that variation in meaningfulness of work is associated with variation in psychological climate by 37.7%, while the remaining 62.3% is associated with other factors not examined in this study. These findings indicate that employees’ perceptions of a safe, supportive, and enabling work environment are associated with the level of meaning they perceive in their work. Theoretically, this relationship can be understood through Self-Determination Theory, particularly the fulfillment of the psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The study highlights the importance of fostering a positive psychological climate as one contextual factor supporting meaningfulness of work among Generation Z employees.

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jehss

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Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

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Journal of Education, Humaniora and Social Sciences (JEHSS), publish by Mahesa Research Center, for sources of information and communication for academics and observers about science and methodology. Published papers are the results of research, reflection, and actual critical studies with respect ...