The Role of Calling on Work Engagement: A Study on Generation Z

Abstract

The current workforce comprises several generations, one of which is Generation Z. As the newest generation to enter the workforce, Gen Z exhibits distinct attitudes and values related to work, which can impact their level of work engagement. This study aims to determine the role of calling on work engagement among Gen Z. The population in this study consisted of Gen Z individuals aged 18–27 from all over Indonesia, with a sample size of 150 participants and 50 participants for trials with the same characteristics as the research sample. The measuring instrument used was a work engagement scale arranged based on aspects of vigor, dedication, and absorption, and a calling scale arranged based on dimensions of identification and person-environment fit, sense-meaning and value-driven behavior, and transcendent guiding force. Hypothesis testing was carried out using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results revealed the role of calling in work engagement among Gen Z. The effective contribution of the calling variable to work engagement was 69.4 percent, while the remaining influence was attributed to other factors.