From calling to rest: The mediating role of work-family enrichment in linking calling to sleep quality, and the moderated effect of overtime frequency

In recent years, research on the concept of calling has gained substantial attention, highlighting the various benefits of a strong sense of calling. This study aims to investigate the relationship between experiencing a calling and an individual’s quality of life, specifically focusing on sleep quality. We propose that having a sense of calling contributes to one’s work and extends to other life domains via work-family enrichment. By examining a sample comprising 490 employed adultsFootnote1, our research illustrates that the positive effects of having a calling at work transcend into personal life by fostering work-family enrichment, consequently impacting sleep quality. Our findings provide both theoretical insights and empirical evidence supporting the favorable effects of having a calling on both work and life domains. Furthermore, we shed light on the potential impediment posed by excessive overtime, which may diminish the beneficial effects of experiencing a calling.