The Importance of Spirituality in the Relationship between Psychological Contract Violation and Cynicism in the Nigeria Police

Abstract

This article discusses a study conducted by the authors at Ekiti State Police Command between June and July in 2006, which examines the importance of spirituality in the relationship between perceived psychological contract violation (PCV) and cynicism among a sample of the rank and file of the Nigeria police. A total of 248 participants took part in the cross-sectional survey. Results of the moderated hierarchical regression analysis provided supportfor spirituality as a moderated variable in the relationship between perceived PVC and cynicism. However, this pattern of result was significant only among female participants and not among males. In other words, as perceived PCV increased, females with moderate to high levels of spirituality were less cynical than those with a low level of spirituality. These findings were anchored on a sound theoretical basis that is set out in the article, and the survey's practical implications for the management of PCV and spiritual training for the Nigeria police are discussed.

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