The Impact of Spirituality on Sense of Coherence Among Retired Personnel

Bakhtawar — 2025-05-27

This study aimed to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence. The objective of the study was to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence among retired personnel. The current study was quantitative and correlational. The hypothesis of the study was that there is a predictive relationship between spirituality and sense of coherence among retired personnel. This study was a quantitative correlation study, and participants were approached using purposive sampling. 155 participants with the age 40 and above and who are retired included in the study. Data collection tools applied using Google Forms (online survey) and hard forms distributed to participants using snowball and purposive technique. Forms consist of self-developed demographic, consent form, and survey questionnaire, including the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire, the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, the Satisfaction with Family Life Scale, and the Life Engagement Scale, which is utilized to measure engagement in life. Results indicated that there is a statistically significant moderate correlation (p-value < 0.01) between Sense of Coherence and Daily Spiritual Experience. The main implications of the study are the major domains of life that can bring change in the well-being of retirees. This study also highlights the impact of coping to maintain psychological health in the major transition of life during retirement.

Generative AI and TCM Teaching Materials

Wang Yue — 2025-05-27

The growing role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in transforming education poses both opportunities and challenges for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through curriculum innovation, particularly in specialized fields like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This research examines the effect of GenAI utilization on teachers' assessments of teaching content quality among TCM educators in Shandong, China, with an investigation into its interactive role with teachers' perceptions. A total of 213 TCM educators from schools and academic institutions responded to a standardized survey, and data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate a statistically significant positive correlation existed between GenAI utilization efficacy and educators' assessments of material quality (β= 0.371, p < 0.001), with educators’ ratings improving significantly on such factors as material clarity, originality, as well as teaching order and organization. Mediation analysis also attested to teachers' perception playing an important mediation role in this correlation (β= 0.470, p < 0.001), citing that educators' confidence and positive perspectives on GenAI utilization enhance its pedagogical value. The model explained 22.1% of the variance in material quality ratings by educators, and utilization and perception were shown to be major predictors. The ANOVA findings also corroborated that GenAI utilization was significantly correlated with differences in different levels of rating material quality (F (1,211) = 7.017, p = 0.009). These findings reinforce how embracing GenAI tools and cultivating a positive teacher attitude is key to realizing its pedagogical value in its entirety. The research provides actionable insights for policymakers, curriculum developers, and school leaders in implementing AI in culturally established areas, noting that meaningful teacher engagement and support are crucial to leveraging technology for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).

Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Impact of Spirituality on Sense of Coherence Among Retired Personnel

Generative AI and TCM Teaching Materials