Islamic Spirituality and Constructive Patriotism as Moderators between Intrinsic Job Satisfaction, Work Engagement, and Organisational Commitment: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review (SLR) aimed to determine whether Islamic Spirituality (IS) and Constructive Patriotism (CP) have been examined as moderators of the relationships between intrinsic job satisfaction (IJS) and organisational commitment (OC), and between work engagement (WE) and OC. Based on Social Exchange Theory, it is proposed that employees who are constructively patriotic and spiritually Islamic may experience higher levels of satisfaction and engagement, thereby enhancing their commitment. Using the PRISMA framework, the review synthesised studies published between 2012 and 2025 in the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. Findings confirm that IJS and WE are strong positive predictors of OC, and moderators such as task proficiency, coworker exchange, job satisfaction, role conflict, person–organisation fit, and positive psychological traits have been tested. However, no study has examined IS or CP as moderators in these relationships. This reveals a clear research gap, as incorporating value-based moderators like IS and CP could yield new theoretical insights and practical relevance for organisations emphasising patriotism, such as government and military bodies, and for those operating in Islamic contexts.