The Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Mental Well-being and Burnout among Secondary School Heads

Abstract

Literature is recognizing that emotionally and psychologically resilient leaders are essential for effective school management. This study examined the impact of workplace spirituality on mental well-being and burnout among secondary school heads. The nature of the research was relationship which belongs to descriptive family, cross-sectional, survey method was used to collect data from participants. The participants consisted of 294 secondary school heads of District Sargodha. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire developed by the researcher and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and Pearson correlation in SPSS-20. The findings revealed that secondary school heads reported high levels of workplace spirituality and mental well-being, while experiencing moderate burnout. Male and private school heads showed higher workplace spirituality and mental well-being, and public-school heads experienced higher burnout. Workplace spirituality was positively correlated with mental well-being and negatively correlated with burnout, indicating its protective role. The study concluded that fostering workplace spirituality enhances mental well-being and reduces burnout among school leaders. Based on the findings, it is recommended that schools implement spirituality-oriented leadership programs to strengthen resilience and mental health, and establish structured reflection and mindfulness practices to help heads manage stress effectively.