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Analysis of job stress, depression, and mindfulness among Korean physical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Lee Jinwon , Lee Kyung-Sun , Lee Jong-Hyun , Hwang Jaejin , Park Du-Jin 
Published: December 2024

Background Although there are studies on preventing of COVID-19 infection for physical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic, few studies have analyzed the job stress, depression, and mindfulness among physical therapists. Objective This study aimed to analyze workplace mental health such as personal characteristics, mindfulness, depression, and job stress, among physical therapists in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A survey was conducted among 280 physical therapists in Korea from December 2021 to January 2022 to collect demographic information and data on job stress, depression, and mindfulness. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, cross-tabulation, correlation analysis, and analysis of variance were conducted. Results The participants exhibited a high-stress index regardless of the type of medical institution, age, and education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Job stress showed significant differences by marriage, education, work department, and depression. It was positively correlated with depression ( r = 0.527, p < 0.001) and was higher among musculoskeletal physical therapists ( F = 3.710, p < 0.01). Depression differed significantly by work period, job stress, and mindfulness. Although mindfulness differed significantly only by depression, it was negatively correlated with stress ( r = −0.440, p < 0.001) and depression ( r = −0.525, p < 0.001) and was higher among participants with graduate than undergraduate degrees ( F = 3.751, p < 0.05). Conclusions The participants suffered from psychological instability and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, musculoskeletal physical therapists who mainly performed manual therapy exhibited higher job stress indexes compared to other divisions.
Limit values for the web instrument Need for Recovery based on health over two years and corresponding psychosocial working environment
Authors: Wentz Kerstin AH , Hagberg Mats 
Published: December 2024

Background The magnitude of fatigue or need for recovery (NFR) from work shifts could be used as a tool for health surveillance and for monitoring rehabilitation. Objective To develop a model to calculate the healthy limit value for NFR based on health over two years in a cohort of workers and from there healthy limit values for the psychosocial work environment. The model is to be used in a web instrument. Methods Based on survey data from 1289 engineers, carpenters, nurses and home care employees, NFR was calibrated against six Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II) health scales. Regression models explored the correspondence between NFR at baseline and regularity in function impact on health over two years. Thereafter, the limit values for the psychosocial work environment were examined. Successive calculations concerned sensitivity and specificity of these limit values. Results The baseline NFR value that predicted a set minimum level of regularity of impact on health from each health scale two years later (p < 0.001), formed a mean minimum of regularity NFR score of = 9.02. The limit healthy NFR value was set below this value to 9/33 points. Sensitivity regarding the limit healthy NFR value concerning prediction of an unhealthy NFR was 85%. Specificity regarding healthy cases was 74%. Healthy limit values for the psychosocial work environment concerned first of all work process resources and then work demands. Conclusions A Need for Recovery limit value could be based on the frequency of the fatigue reaction and function impact on health (frequency).
Exploring relationship between quality of life, life habits and occupational stress Brazilian public prosecutors: A cluster analysis approach
Authors: Oliveira Sandra F , Fernandes Ana Paula , Souza Antonina H , Dutra Fabiana CMS 
Published: December 2024

Background The quality of life (QoL) of Prosecutors can be impacted by their own work. Objective To examine the relationship between sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, and QoL in public prosecutors (PP). Methods Information on life habits, sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment abbreviated version (WHOQOL-bref), and Job Stress Scale (JSS) of 355 Brazilian PP were collected by email survey. The cluster analysis used the Gower method to form groups with similar characteristics. Chi-squared, Fisher's exact, and Kruskal-Wallis tests verified differences in clusters. A multiple linear regression identified predictors of QoL in clusters. Results The analysis founded 3 distinct groups. In the cluster with highest QoL, the variables explained 48.3% of the total variance ( F(4, 91) = 21.235; p < 0.000; R2 = 0.483). Length of employment βsc = 0.288; t = 3.770; p < 0.000), sedentary lifestyle ( βsc = −0.274; t = −3.494; p < 0.001), sleep quality ( βsc = 0.402; t = 5.212; p < 0.001), and social support ( βsc = 0.296; t = 3.772; p < 0.001) were QoL predictors. In the cluster with worst QoL, sleep quality ( βsc = 0.307; t = 3.798; p < 0.001), social support ( βsc = 0.452; t = 5.140; p < 0.001), and occupational stress ( βsc = −0.210; t = −2.481; p < 0.05) were QoL predictors and explained 54.4% of total QoL variance ( F(3, 79) = 31.364; p < 0.001; R2 = 0.544). In the intermediate QoL cluster, religiosity ( βsc = 0.161; t = 2.144; p < 0.05), sleep quality ( βsc = 0.419; t = 5.541; p < 0.001), social support ( βsc = 0.214; t = 2.743; p < 0.05), and occupational stress ( βsc = −0.218; t = −2.727; p < 0.05) contributed for the model, explaining 45.2% of total QoL variance ( F(5, 104) = 17.173; p < 0.001; R2 = 0.452). Conclusion The QoL of Brazilian PP is related with their life habits, social support at work, and occupational stress, showing the need of Occupational Health Service (OHS) support to ensure individual and organizational strategies to promote better QoL in PP.
How to enhance employee engagement in the AI era: An fsQCA-based study
Authors: Luo Fan , Chen Lu 
Published: December 2024

Background The ongoing fourth industrial revolution, characterized by the integration of intelligent machines, presents a transformative shift in the nature of work. Unlike past industrial revolutions that reshaped job dynamics, the current reliance on intelligent machines introduces new complexities. It is challenging to determine whether the adoption of intelligent machines fosters active engagement or diminishes motivation of employees. Objective This paper explores how the adoption of intelligent machines affects employee work engagement. We aim to identify the key combinations of factors influencing work engagement amidst technological integration by utilizing a supportive ecosystem perspective. Methods We employed fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to examine the interplay of seven factors: challenge stressors, leadership empowerment behavior, technology dependence, relationship dependence, emotional dependence, benefit dependence, and growth need strength. This approach addresses the limitations of previous research by considering the interdependencies and non-linear relationships among these factors. Results Our study reveals diverse configurations that influence work engagement. The fsQCA analysis uncovers multiple pathways through which the identified factors interact to impact work engagement, providing a nuanced understanding of the conditions that foster employee engagement in the era of AI. Conclusions Theoretically, this study contributes to the literature by elucidating multiple configurations that influence work engagement, highlighting the importance of a supportive ecosystem perspective in understanding employee behavior in technologically advanced workplaces. The findings also offer empirical insights to guide managerial interventions aimed at fostering employee engagement in the AI era.
Research on the micro-mechanism of family-friendly policy on work-family balance: The role of policy empowerment and attribution
Authors: Lyu Xiaojun 
Published: December 2024

Background: Family-friendly policy is an important tool to alleviate work-family conflict, however, less is known about the micro-mechanism of policy enabling process. Objective: This study examines the underlying dynamic of family-friendly policy on work-family conflict by considering the mediator role of boundary/time management efficacy and the moderating role of policy attribution on family-friendly policy empowerment. Methods: To reduce the common method bias, the study adopted a three-stage data collection method. In the first stage of the study, 800 questionnaires were distributed and 703 valid questionnaires were collected. In the second stage, 703 valid samples in the sample bank were questioned, and 635 valid questionnaires were collected. Then 635 valid samples were sent the third stage questionnaire, 321 valid questionnaires were recovered, and 303 samples were successfully matched in three stages. Each stage of data collection lasted for one week and was separated by three months. Results: (1) a sense of efficacy, as a given manifestation of policy empowerment, mediates family-friendly policy and work-family conflict. (2) policy attribution moderated the empowerment level of family-friendly policies. Specifically, the schedule/boundary management efficacy will be improved significantly by a family-friendly policy when attributing policy to employes’ well-being, compared with the group that attributed the policy to the benefit of the organization. Conclusions: This study reveals the psychological process and mechanism underlying the role of family-friendly policies in balancing work-family relationships. It demonstrates the importance of integrating the instrumental and value rationality of policies so that policy formulation and implementation can optimize resource allocation while also meeting the urgent needs of the different stakeholder groups.
Anxiety sensitivity, perceived stress, personality traits and premenstrual syndrome in young adult women healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Gümüşsoy Süreyya , Keskin Gülseren , Yıldırım Gül Özlem 
Published: December 2024

Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder affecting women of reproductive age. The severity and persistence of PMS may cause deterioration of physical, social and psychological balance and affect relationships and performance in the workplace. Objective The majority of those working in health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic were women therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the differences and relationship between anxiety sensitivity (AS), perceived stress, personality traits with and without the presence of PMS in young adult women healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods This study consisted of 1008 participants. The following data were collected: PMS, AS Index-3, Perceived Stress Scale, Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, sociodemographic data, and menstruation characteristics. Results Women with PMS had higher AS (27.64 ± 15.55 vs. 16.51 ± 11.20) and perceived stress (23.52 ± 6.67 vs. 19.16 ± 5.24) levels than women without PMS. The mean neuroticism (4.20 ± 1.72 vs. 3.19 ± 1.81) and psychoticism (1.74 ± 1.06 vs. 1.51 ± 1.24) scores were higher and the mean extraversion score (3.87 ± 1.73 vs. 3.98 ± 1.77) was lower in women with PMS than in those without PMS. PMSS exhibited a statistically significant, moderate, positive correlation with the ASI-3 (r = .414, p < .001) and PSS (r = .487, p < .001) scores. Furthermore, PMSS exhibited a weak positive correlation with the neuroticism (r = .236, p < .001) and psychoticism (r = .219, p < .001) subscales and a moderate negative correlation with the extraversion (r = −.560, p = .015) subscale. As the PMSS score increased, the ASI, PSS, neuroticism, and psychoticism scores increased. However, the extraversion score decreased Conclusions Young adult women will benefit from psychotherapeutic and educational interventions to manage PMS, which will minimize the number of physical and psychological issues they experience.
Mn RETAIN: An early intervention model to identify and support stay at work and return to work for injured and ill employees across industries
Authors: Breeher Laura , Omondi Nancy , Westphal Samantha , Idossa Lensa , Green Tammy , Connell John , Zabel Erik , Trihey Jakki , Carlson Amy , Apaloo Rita , Sherrard Cameron , Shahriar Arif , Valappil Usha , Pratt Akiatu , Liedke Angela , Carlson Pam , Kohlnhofer Stacy , Jerde Laura , Cowl Clayton T. 
Published: December 2024

Background The Minnesota Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury and Illness Network (MN RETAIN) is a randomized controlled study designed to evaluate early interventions promoting workforce retention among workers in Minnesota. The study compares a cohort receiving increased support for stay at work and return to work (SAW/RTW) services from healthcare organizations and resources through workforce development to a control cohort provided solely a list of SAW/RTW resources within the state they can access on their own. Objective This manuscript aims to describe the design of the MN RETAIN Phase 2 study and experience to date including enrollment. Target enrollment for Phase 2 of MN RETAIN is 3200 workers with approximately half receiving SAW/RTW services from a Return-to-Work Case Manager (RWTCM) who is embedded within the healthcare team. MN RETAIN is structured to be accessible to all workers within the state, with a focus on equity and reaching historically underserved populations. Methods Phase 2 of the RETAIN model expanded the focus from the southeast region of MN to state-wide coverage. Enrollment and services were designed to acquire a large enough cohort to reach adequate statistical power to detect differences in disability costs and rates of SAW/RTW in participating study subjects. Impact analysis of RETAIN will be performed by the federal evaluator at a future date. Results Characteristics of enrolled participants to date are summarized as well as considerations for sustainability of the program upon study completion. Conclusions To date, the study has reached diverse workers from throughout the state of MN to provide assistance with SAW/RTW.
Use of ARIMA model for forecasting fire accidents and physical consequences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al Sulaie Saleh 
Published: December 2024

Background Modeling is one of the engineering analyses that can predict most of the accidents and thus reduce damages caused by them. Objective In this paper, an effort is made to forecast the fire accident and physical consequences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the period 2002–2021 by one of the statistical models known as Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models. Methods This retrospective investigation performed in the year 2023 within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Information, including injuries and fatalities, as well as fire accidents occurring between 2002 and 2021, was obtained from a database. Those were related to the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To forecast the variables under examination, the ARIMA model, developed by Box and Jenkins, was employed. Statistical analyses were conducted using Minitab software. Results The results showed that the number of accidents, injuries, deaths, and population are increasing from 2002 to 2021. It is observed that forecasted values of injuries per 100,000 persons and accidents per 100,000 persons due to fire in KSA have increasing trends, and forecasted values of deaths per 100,000 persons, injuries per 1000 accidents, and deaths per 1000 accidents had decreasing trends. Also, the results indicated that the proposed model would be well-fitted to forecast the studied parameters. Conclusions Based on the findings, the ARIMA technique has robust performance and high accuracy for forecasting fire accidents and physical consequences.
Determining the workload and job stress levels of nurses during the early phase of COVID 19 pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional study
Authors: AKKÖZ ÇEVİK Semra , ÖZALP Seda , DAŞDEMİR Ayşegül 
Published: December 2024

Background Nursing is considered to be a complex and highly demanding job. A combination of the high workplace requirements, over-responsibility, and over-authority has been identified as a major source of occupational stress among nursing staff. An increasing level of stress among health care professionals was witnessed due to the pandemic of COVID 19 outbreak. Objective This study was conducted to determine the workload and job stress levels of nurses during the early phase of covid-19 pandemic outbreak. Methods This study was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study with 193 nurses working in xxx University Research and Practice hospital between October 26th and December 31st, 2020. The data of the study were collected using the Survey and Job Stress Questionnaire. In the evaluation of the data, t-test, one-way variance analysis (ANOVA), pearson Correlation were used. p < 0.05 value was accepted as statistically significant. Results Mean score of the nurses participating in the study was 16.49 ± 2.30 and 0.92 ± 0.19 for workload and job stress subscales of Job Stress Questionnaire, respectively. A significant correlation was found between the department where nurses worked during the pandemic, the fear of infecting their family with Covid-19, status of loving the profession and the status of willingness to come to the hospital on the working day and the Job Stress Questionnaire values (p < .05). A positive correlation was found between the working year and workload and work stress (p < 0.05). Conclusion Our results indicated that healthcare professionals were under a lot of stress during the pandemic, they were too tired and they had very high working hours. High fear of infecting their families with this disease due to their profession and not being willing to come to the hospital on the shift day were factors increasing stress.
Associations between workplace bullying, psychological capital, and organizational citizenship behavior: A meta-analysis with structural equation modeling
Authors: Chen Yin-Che , Chien Yen-Ting , Chu Hui-Chuang 
Published: December 2024

Background Workplace bullying depletes psychological resources, reducing job performance and organizational citizenship behavior. According to conservation of resources theory, psychological capital functions as a as a crucial psychological resource to influence the organizational citizenship behavior of employees who experience workplace bullying. Objective This study aimed to construct and validate a model of the associations between workplace bullying, psychological capital, and organizational citizenship behavior. Methods Meta-analysis and structural equation modeling (MASEM) was employed to analyze 40 quantitative empirical studies. Results Psychological capital was significantly and positively correlated with organizational citizenship behavior and significantly and negatively correlated with workplace bullying. However, organizational citizenship behavior was significantly and negatively correlated with workplace bullying, indicating heterogeneity among the variables. The total effects were as follows: workplace bullying negatively influenced psychological capital, psychological capital positively influenced organizational citizenship behavior, and workplace bullying negatively influenced organizational citizenship behavior. Psychological capital mediated the association between workplace bullying and organizational citizenship behavior. Conclusions Enterprises must address workplace bullying by establishing regulations and complaint channels. Additionally, they should prioritize recruiting employees with high psychological capital and develop employees’ psychological capital to enhance workplace contributions and organizational citizenship behavior.
“The more we dive into life, the more this illness fades away and gets better”: A qualitative study on the competitive work experiences of people with serious mental illness (SMI)
Authors: Ercan Doğu Selma , Gündoğmuş Ayşe Gökçen 
Published: December 2024

Background Employment is widely recognized for its crucial role in fostering recovery, promoting wellness, and facilitating community integration among individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), despite facing inherent challenges. However, there exists a notable gap in comprehending the nuanced experiences of individuals with SMI engaged in long-term competitive employment. Objective This study sought to explore the long-term working journeys and narratives of recovery among individuals with SMI. Methods Qualitative interviews conducted from August to October 2022 employed a phenomenological method, delving into the experiences of 8 participants to explore their interpretations and constructions of workplace encounters. Results Following the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), four overarching themes emerged: (1) personal recovery through employment, (2) navigating challenges related to employment, (3) developing future plans and objectives, and (4) suggestions for peers. Conclusion Based on the analysis, regular engagement in competitive employment emerges as a crucial component in the journey of recovery for individuals with SMI. The personal accounts of individuals underscore the significance of fostering a supportive environment to enable individuals with SMI to pursue and maintain employment opportunities. Moreover, the study shows that work plays a pivotal role in facilitating social inclusion, productivity, and enhanced social connections for individuals with SMI within society.
Unveiling the organizational impact of dependent personality disorder: Insights from a large-scale multi-sector study
Authors: Onay Ömer Alperen , Özsoy Emrah 
Published: December 2024

Background Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of the personality disorders in Cluster C of the DSM-V. Although it has been studied extensively in psychology and psychiatry, there is very little evidence on organisational outcomes. Objective This study focuses on the organisational consequences of the tendency to have a dependent personality disorder from the perspective of employees. Methods The study was conducted with participants from the public and private sectors (N = 710), and the relationships of DPD with job satisfaction, satisfaction with the manager, satisfaction with the organization, work overload, and abusive supervision were tested. Results In addition, the differentiation levels of DPD regarding socio-demographic characteristics were examined. According to the findings, a negative relationship was found between DPD and job satisfaction and satisfaction with the manager. In contrast, a positive relationship was found between DPD, work overload, and abusive supervision. Conclusions In addition, it was found that DPD showed statistically significant differences according to the organizational role, managerial position, and sector. The results are discussed in terms of possible causes and organizational effects.