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Ejikeme JNU, Ede MO, Mawila D, Oneli JO. Intervention for work-family conflict and work deviance behavior among female workers in Tourism, Museum, Art Gallery Exhibition Centers: Implications for sustainable Tourism development intervention study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38394. [PMID: 38847699 PMCID: PMC11155600 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was motivated due to psychological exhaustion, demands, and conflict degenerating from the work environment and family responsibilities facing career female workers. These roles and expectations have posed serious dilemmas to female populations in workplaces. Leaving them untreated is risky and could lead to severe psychological disturbances. Based on these, this study investigated the effect of the occupation health model of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on work-family conflict and work-deviant behavior among female workers in Tourism, Museum, Art Gallery and Exhibition Centers in Enugu State. METHODS A randomized control design was used. A total of 119 female workers were randomized into intervention and control groups, measured at 3 points (pretest, posttest, and follow-up test), and the data collected were analyzed using repeated measure statistics. RESULTS The finding showed that the intervention is significantly effective in reducing the work-family conflict and work deviance behavior among female workers in Tourism, Museum, and Art Gallery Exhibition Centers. Nonetheless, the findings show that the gender and time interaction effects did not significantly affect the work-family conflict and work deviance behavior scores of the workers. The follow-up stage improved the intervention's favorable impact on the reduction of work-family conflict and work-deviant behaviors. CONCLUSION This suggest that occupation health model of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy has significant impact in reducing and changing female workers' perceptions of work-family conflict and work deviant behaviors.
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- Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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Igwe JN, Edikpa EC, Chikaodinaka OA, Ani MI, Ekeh DO, Eze NJ, Nweze BN, Metu IC, Mbelede NG, Ezemoyih CM, Ugwuanyi CS. Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on occupational stress management among administrative, language, science and vocational education staff within open and distance learning centers: A randomized controlled trial evaluation. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37231. [PMID: 38428863 PMCID: PMC10906571 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The administrative, language, science and vocational staff in Nigerian open and distance learning centers handle a wide range of responsibilities, including teaching, supervising exams, managing projects for distant learners, conducting research, and attending conferences. However, no research in southeast Nigeria has looked into how the administrative, language, science and vocational staff at open-distance learning centers manage occupational stress. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate how administrative, language, science and vocational education staff at open distance learning facilities in southeast Nigeria manage their work-related stress in relation to cognitive behavior therapy intervention. METHODS The study used a randomized control group trial design with 63 administrative, language, science and vocational staff members as the sample size. Data were gathered using the Occupational Stress Index and the Perceived Stress Scale. The instruments' respective internal consistency reliability indices are.87 and.77. The 12-week intervention of cognitive behavior therapy was conducted. A postintervention exam was given to participants in both the intervention group and the nonintervention group after the conclusion of the intervention, and a follow-up assessment was given 2 months later. The paired samples t-test and the independent samples t-test were used to evaluate the data for the within-groups and between-groups effects, respectively. RESULTS In open and distance learning facilities in southeast Nigeria, it was discovered that cognitive behavior therapy significantly improved the administrative, language, science and vocational education staff's ability to manage occupational stress. CONCLUSION Administrative, language, science and vocational education staff at open distance learning facilities in southeast Nigeria can effectively manage their occupational stress through the use of cognitive behavior therapy.
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- Justina Ngozi Igwe
- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Management, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Linguistics, Foreign and Nigerian Languages, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
- Department of Education Foundations, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Nwakpadolu GM, Ede MO, Okoro JO, Nwadi CL, Akudo FU, Anigbogu GN, Ezeanwu AB, Edikpa EC, Nwadinobi VN, Oneli JO. Effect of psychological intervention in cushioning work-induced stress among secondary school home economics teachers: Implications for policy and administration. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37174. [PMID: 38428875 PMCID: PMC10906576 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Work demands in the contemporary Nigerian work environment are a critical concern to many including occupational stress researchers. This informed the current study to investigate the effect of psychological intervention in cushioning teachers' stress in public secondary schools in Nigeria. METHODS A randomized control design was applied. The participants were 80 secondary school home economics teachers. They were randomized into 2 groups, that is, treatment and waitlisted arms. The former was designed as a 12-session cognitive behavior intervention while the latter was waitlisted and the members received theirs at the end of the study. Both group members were evaluated at the pretest, posttest, and follow-up test to understand the baseline of the problem, treatment outcome, and sustainability respectively. Perceived Stress Scale and Teacher irrational belief scale were used as test tools. Data from the 3-time tests were analyzed using multivariate statistic. RESULTS The main effect results showed a significant reduction in teachers' stress and irrational beliefs due to cognitive behavior intervention. The follow-up test results also indicate that the impactful benefit of cognitive behavioral intervention on job stress reduction was significantly sustained over time. Regarding the influence of gender, the result shows no significant influence of gender on teachers' job stress in schools. CONCLUSION This study suggests that cognitive behavior intervention can decrease work-induced stress among secondary school home economics teachers. Therefore, the management of schools is enjoined to deploy the services of cognitive behavior therapists to monitor the mood and mental health of teachers.
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- Glory Mmachukwu Nwakpadolu
- Department of Agric/Vocational Education, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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Chukwuma JN, Areji AC, Obumse NA, Eze E, Amadi K, Agbo CO, Nweze CA, Eze CF, Omeh SO, Elom CO, Ari AO, Obeagu EI, Omeje GN. Impact of exposure to rational career reflective training on work-related ethics among student-philosophers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35608. [PMID: 37861501 PMCID: PMC10589549 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Teaching individuals at the early-career stage what and how to respect organizational codes of conduct is a good step in creating a democratic working environment. As a result, it is important to coach students in sustaining organizational well-being by seeking the truth, teaching the truth and upholding the truth. Currently, how these are taught in institutions of higher learning lacks structure. In fact, some graduate students are displaying work-deviant behaviors showing that they have poor perceptions of work-related ethics. Using this reason, we tested the impact of exposure to rational career reflective training on work-related ethics among student-philosophers. METHODS This is a pretest, posttest with a follow-up pure experimental design was used. A total of 105 student-philosophers were recruited, assessed 3 times using Ethics and irrational beliefs measures, and coached by therapists. The participants were exposed to 12-session rational career reflective training. The data collected were subjected to a multivariate statistical analysis to test how effective the intervention was in changing negative perceptions about ethics. RESULTS It was found that rational career reflective training changes negative perceptions about work-related ethics among student-philosophers. The effectiveness of rational career reflective training is not statistically influenced by gender and group interaction. Gender does not moderate the impact of the intervention. CONCLUSION This study finally suggests that rational career reflective training effectively changes negative perceptions about ethics among student-philosophers. Thus, recommends the advancement of Ellis principles in other workplaces and across populations.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Directorate of General and Entrepreneurial Studies, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Humanities Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme, Federal University, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Areji AC, Ede MO, Agbo CO, Eze HO, Ogbodo II, Eze CF, Nyakuwa R, Chinweuba NH, Agbigwe IB. Testing the impact of occupational intervention on professional ethics and values of Staff in University Medical Centers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34171. [PMID: 37390237 PMCID: PMC10313253 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The level of commitment to jobs is the driver of how much a worker could offer to those that need the services. People become poised to deliver services when they hold the job in high esteem. Evidence abounds that some workers in public services barely value their professional responsibilities and conduct. This motivated the present researchers to test the impacts of rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention (REBOI) on the professional ethics and values of Staff in University Medical Centers. METHODS to achieve the above aim, a randomized control design was used. A total of 114 staff were recruited, assessed 3 times using 3 instruments, and coached by therapists. The coaching last for 12 sessions. The data collected were subjected to a multivariate statistical analysis to test how effective the intervention was in changing negative perceptions about values and ethics in workplaces. RESULTS It was found that REBOI changes negative perceptions about professional ethics and values among staff of medical centers. The effectiveness of the REBOI is not statistically influenced by gender and group interaction. Gender does not moderate the impact of the intervention. CONCLUSION This study finally suggests that REBOI effectively changes negative perceptions about values and ethics among health workers. Thus, recommends for the advancement of Ellis' principles in other workplaces and across populations.
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- Anthony Chukwudi Areji
- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu, Anike, Ebonyi State Nigeria, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu, Anike, Ebonyi State Nigeria, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Omeke FC, Okeke CI, Ede MO, Oneli JO. Coaching impact on work-family conflict and occupational stress among educational administrators in primary schools. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33185. [PMID: 36897694 PMCID: PMC9997757 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many workers in developing countries have complained about poor working conditions, unhappiness, and job insecurity. As a result, irrationality in employees judgments of the dissatisfactory status of Nigerian organizational environments has been linked to deviant public employee behavior. Apparently, workers in this work environment experience job-induced hazards and distorted feelings about their occupational well-being. With that in mind, we evaluated the impact of rational-emotive occupational health coaching on work-life quality and occupational stress management among educational administrators in Nigeria. METHODS This research employed a group-randomized trial design. A total number of 70 administrators were recruited, measured with 2 measurement tools during the study. Frequency, percentage, and Chi-square statistics were employed to describe the recruited sample, and inferential (mixed model ANOVA) statistics were utilized to examine the information gathered from the participants. RESULTS The result showed a significant effect of the rational-emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) group in decreasing the perception of stress and work-family conflict management among educational administrators. Also, the study reported a significant effect of time on administrators' occupational stress and work-family conflict management. The results also indicate that administrators' occupational stress and work-family conflict coping skills had a significant influence due to group and time interaction effects. CONCLUSION REOHC is a powerful and useful coaching strategy that improves perceptions of administrators about work-life and job stress in work environment. Based on these results, we recommend REOHC for practitioners in different works of life.
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- Faith C. Omeke
- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Manafa IF, Okeke CI, Onah SO. Quality of Work-Life and Stress Management in a Rural Sample of Primary School Teachers: An Intervention Study. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-022-00494-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Ede MO, Okeke CI, Adene F, Areji AC. Perceptions of Work Value and Ethical Practices Amongst Primary School Teachers, Demographics, Intervention, and Impact. Psychol Rep 2023; 126:380-410. [PMID: 34610775 DOI: 10.1177/00332941211043453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The rate of value decadence and degeneration of moral value as it applies to work ethic amongst teachers is worrisome, especially in Nigeria. This value decadence amongst Nigerian teachers could have been triggered off as a result of their false perceptions in placing demands. This study therefore investigated the effect of rational emotive occupational intervention on the perceptions of work value and ethical practices amongst teachers in primary schools in Nigeria. Randomized group control intervention was adopted with 168 primary school teachers selected as participants for this study. The participants were allocated to (treatment group: n = 84) and (waitlisted control group: n = 84). The participants in the treatment group received a 12-week program of activities (REBOI) whereas the waitlisted group received the conventional means of counseling. The results showed that rational emotive behavioural occupational intervention was significant in the work values of primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Organizational Values Scale . Rational emotive occupational intervention was significant in the ethical sensitivity of primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Ethical Sensitivity Scale. It was also found that rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention has significant long-term effects on work value and ethical practices among primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Organizational Values Scale, Ethical Sensitivity Scale. Therefore, we conclude that rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention is effective in changing the false perceptions of work value and ethical practices among primary school teachers in Nigeria.
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.,Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations University of Nigeria, Nsukka.,Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Amaeze FE, Manafa I, Okeke FC, Omeke F, Amadi K, Ede AO, Ekesionye NE. Occupational health intervention for work-life balance and burnout management among teachers in rural communities. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 50:2923-2937. [PMID: 35187678 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study examined the efficacy of the occupational health model of rational emotive behavioral on work-life balance (WLB) and burnout management (BOM) among public school teachers. The study was a pretest-posttest randomized control group design. The participants were 141 teachers in rural communities in Enugu state Nigeria drawn with emphasis on inclusion criteria. Two instruments were used for the data. Data were analyzed using repeated measure analysis of variance. The result showed that rational emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) led to a significant increase in the management of WLB and burnout among teachers compared to their counterparts in the control group. At the follow-up stage, REOHC proved to be effective over a period of 3 months. REOHC is a therapeutic intervention strategy that is valid and reliable over time in the management of WLB and BOM among teachers. The researchers are optimistic that the extension of REOHC to other related social and psychological-based self-defeating belief by social workers, psychologists, counselors, and employers of labors can enhance their productivity and emotionality in the home and workplace.
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- Nneka Vera Ogakwu
- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Chukwuemeka Odiimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ugwoke RO, Onyeanu EO, Ugwoke OV, Ajayi TA. Evaluating Coaching Intervention for Financial Risk Perception and Credit Risk Management in a Nigerian Sample. Front Psychol 2022; 13:962855. [PMID: 35865685 PMCID: PMC9294733 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.962855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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There is no doubt that a negative perception of financial risk and a lack of credit risk management adversely impact business growth and business owners’ wellbeing. Past studies suggest that most Nigerian traders have poor risk perceptions and manage risk poorly. A business coaching program within rational-emotive behavior therapy framework (REBT-based business coaching) was evaluated in order to determine its effects on financial risk perception and credit risk management among Nigerian traders. This study used an open-label parallel randomized control design. This 8-weeks coaching program had 60 traders in the REBT-based business coaching group and 59 traders in the control group. The mixed-model repeated measures ANOVA was utilized for analysis of the study data. Results show that relative to a control group, traders’ financial risk perception [F(1.09,127.15) = 637.29, p < 0.001, ω2 = 0.69] and credit risk management [F(1.55,181.22) = 795.51, p < 0.001, ω2 = 0.80] significantly improved after participating in REBT-based business coaching program. This study shows that REBT-based business coaching program is integral to increasing financial risk perception and credit risk management among Nigerian traders. This study contributes to the advancement of business coaching program within the rational-emotive behavior therapy framework for market traders, and its application in similar situations. The study considered the benefits of business coaching program for market traders from a developing country, which is a rarely studied group. It is highly recommended that professionals study the relationship between REBT-based business coaching and economic decision-making within various organizational contexts.
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Edeh NI, Ugwoke EO, Anaele EN, Madusaba BM, Naboth-Odums A, Isiwu EA, Olinya TO, Enyi C, David AO, Yumma DC, Yeldim TP, Odunukwe MC, Victor SN, Abubakar A. Supporting business educators and students against COVID-19 trauma using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29133. [PMID: 35446296 PMCID: PMC9276341 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The outbreak of COVID-19 manifests in peoples' mental health and psychological dispositions and may also result to acute distress, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on victims. The objective of this study was to support business educators' and students' mental health against coronavirus trauma using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). METHODS The participants (n = 74 - educators and students) who indicated PTSD symptoms based on the self-reporting questionnaire they filled, were randomly assigned to treatment and waitlist control groups. The TF-CBT manual was used for the intervention. The intervention was a 14-week treatment with 2 weeks follow-up meeting. Using repeated measures of Analysis of Variance, we determined the level of improvement of each participant in the treatment group against Coronavirus trauma at the end of the intervention. RESULTS The study established that gender has no significant difference in determining the effects of Coronavirus trauma on participants. Through intervention, the PTSDs and depression arising from Coronavirus event were significantly reduced in the treatment group. Again, there was a significant improvement in the participants' general mental health at the end of the intervention. Hence, we established the implication for research and practice in line with the outcome of the study. The study advocates that TF-CBT should be employed by educational institutions in Nigeria to cushion the traumatic effects of coronavirus and future disasters on both workers and students. CONCLUSION We conclude that mental health problems remain a serious challenge among business educators and students in this COVID-19 pandemic era. The study established that low educational qualifications, PTSD symptoms and negative coping strategies are the factors aggravating the general low mental health of the study participants. Finally, we advocate that the educational institutions in Nigeria should adopt TF-CBT interventions to support staff and students' mental health against adverse effects of COVID-19.
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- Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- South-East Biotechnology Center/Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- School of Business Education, Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundation, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Art and Social Science Education, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria
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Uzodinma UE, N Onyishi C, Ngwoke AN, Ugwu JI, Okorie CO, A. Amujiri B, Ani CKC, Ngwu CN, Nwankwo FM, Okoli CN, Eze HO, Orabueze FO, Ogbu EO, Okoro KN, Solomon KC, Okeke IJ, Nwamuo BE, Ani U, Moguluwa SC, Akanaeme IN. Effectiveness of rational emotive occupational health coaching in reducing burnout symptoms among teachers of children with autism. Sci Prog 2022; 105:368504221100907. [PMID: 35619571 PMCID: PMC10450314 DOI: 10.1177/00368504221100907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The negative impacts of Job-related burnout on job performance have been widely documented in the literature. Burnout accounts for both physical and mental health outcomes that increase work turnover in teachers, especially those who teach special needs children, like those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The current study assessed the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Occupational Health Coaching (REOHC) in minimizing job burnout amongst autistic children teachers in Anambra state, Nigeria. METHOD The study used a group-randomized waitlist control trial design. teachers who teach ASD children in private and public special and inclusive schools participated in the study. All participants were randomly allocated to REOHC and waitlist group (WLG). REOHC group were exposed to a single session 120 min REOHC programme every week for 12 weeks. Data were collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory for Educators (MBI-ES), at baseline; post-intervention as well as follow-up evaluations 1 and 2 evaluations. All the data gathered for the study were analysed using mean, Standard Deviation (SD), t-test statistics, repeated measures ANOVA, and charts. RESULTS Results indicated a significant decrease in teachers' burnout, following REOHC intervention, which was sustained through follow-ups 1 and 2. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we stated that REOHC is valuable in treating burnout symptoms in teachers of children with ASDs.
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- Uchenna E Uzodinma
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Political Science, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Political Science, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Shan B, Liu X, Gu A, Zhao R. The Effect of Occupational Health Risk Perception on Job Satisfaction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:2111. [PMID: 35206297 PMCID: PMC8872356 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study explored the relationship between occupational health risk perception and job satisfaction. Based on the job demand-resources model and resource conservation theory, eight hypotheses were proposed in this study. In a survey of 237 production line workers and managers, we found that perceived occupational health risks significantly negatively affected job satisfaction. Both work stress and organizational commitment mediate the relationships between perceived occupational health risks and job satisfaction. We also examined whether safety culture could weaken the negative impact of perceived occupational health risks on job satisfaction. However, the results of our study did not support this hypothesis. This study not only helped managers to realize the hazards of occupational health risks, but also encouraged employees to actively participate in safety construction and pay attention to their own health. In addition, we also put forward some targeted intervention measures to reduce the negative impact of perceived occupational health risks on job satisfaction. Therefore, this study had certain practical implications.
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- School of Business and Management, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China; (B.S.); (X.L.); (R.Z.)
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Igwe JN, Ugwuanyi CS, Ejimonye JC, Odionye N, Metu IC, Enebechi RI, Eze KO, Ikeh FE, Okeke AO, Nnnadi EM, Onuoha JC, Ene CU, Nwachukwu VN, Mbelede NG, Egolum EO. Stress Management Among Science and Social Science Educators Within Open and Distance Learning Centers Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Implication for Curriculum and Educational Evaluators. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00430-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Effect of Stress Management Coaching Intervention on Adult Learners with Type 2 Diabetes: A Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Approach. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00435-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Omeje HO, Okereke GKO, Okeke SA, Asogwa JO, Obe PI, Nwaodo SI, Chukwu UD, Ike JO, Udogu KC, Ede AO, Ilechukwu LC, Kanu CC, Ogbonna GN, Njoku SU. Workplace bullying among Nigerian artisans in building and construction industry. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27376. [PMID: 34596155 PMCID: PMC8483885 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Bullying is a growing problem in the workplace. This study investigated the bullying experience of building and construction industry artisans.We employed a cross-sectional analytic design to study 240 artisans in respect of workplace bullying (WPB) experience using a self-report questionnaire. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis and interpretation.According to the study, a significant percentage (96.1%) of the artisans perceived themselves as victims of WPB within the past 6 months and these experiences also occurred once or more times weekly.WPB is a considerable problem among building and construction industry artisans in Nigeria. Further studies that can influence the construction industry to create valuable programs to minimize bullying among artisans are required.
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- Hyginus Osita Omeje
- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Physical Planning Unit, Vice-Chancellor's Office, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial Technology Education, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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Ugwuanyi CS, Okeke CIO, Ekwueme UH. Management of work stress in science education lecturers' population using rational emotive occupational health coaching: Implication for educational evaluators. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 49:2517-2531. [PMID: 34269427 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Nigerian university lecturers face a lot of works in the day-to-day discharge of their responsibilities as academics. This constitutes a lot of stress for them as documented in the literature. However, literature is scarce on how these lecturers manage their work stress. Thus, the researchers explored the efficacy of rational emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) on the management of work stress among lecturers. METHOD A randomised controlled trial group experimental research design was adopted using a sample size of 84 lecturers in Science Education Departments of the sampled universities. An occupational stress index was used in the gathering of necessary data for the study. The REOHC treatment lasted for 12 weeks after which the participants were posttested and a follow-up measure followed after 3 months of the termination of the treatment. Repeated measures analysis of variance statistical approach was used to analyse the obtained data. RESULTS It was revealed that REOHC was significantly (p < 0.05) effective in the management of work stress in a population of science education lecturers in Nigeria. CONCLUSION REOHC enables science education lecturers to effectively manage their work stress to maximise their work outputs. This finding implicates the expertise of Educational Evaluators.
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- Christian S Ugwuanyi
- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Ugwu GC, Ugwuanyi CS, Okeke CIO, Uzodinma UE, Aneke AO. Efficacy of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy on Depression Among Children with Learning Disabilities: Implications for Evaluation in Science Teaching. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00417-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ene CU, Ugwuanyi CS, Ejimonye JC, Ani MI, Eneogu ND, Ikeh FE, Eya NM, Oguguo BC, Ibenegbu QO, Odionye N, Monday S, Nji I, Kalu IA, Eze BA, Ugwu FC, Nwachukwu VN. Effects of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work stress among academic staff of science and social science education in Nigerian universities: A randomised trial evaluation. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26963. [PMID: 34449461 PMCID: PMC8389868 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study determined the effects of rational emotive occupational health coaching on the management of work stress among academic staff of science and social science education in south east Nigerian universities. METHOD A randomized controlled trial experimental design was adopted for the study with a sample size of 63 participants who were randomized into an intervention group (n = 32) and control group (n = 31). Occupational stress index and perceived stress scale were used for data collection. The intervention program was administered for 12 weeks after which posttest was administered and a 2-month follow-up measure followed. Mixed-design repeated analysis of variance was used to determine the within-groups and between-groups effects. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that there was no significant difference between the baseline, and the nonintervention group did not change over time in their management of work stress. However, the mean stress of the intervention group decreased over time than that of the control group. CONCLUSION Rational emotive occupational health coaching had significant effects on the management of work stress among academic staff of science and social science education.
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- Catherine U. Ene
- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Iremeka FU, Ede MO, Amaeze FE, Okeke CI, Ilechukwu LC, Ukaigwe PC, Wagbara CD, Ajuzie HD, Isilebo NC, Ede AO, Ekesionye NE, Okeke P, Okoronkwo OL, Okengwu MC, Chigbu B, Ejionueme LK, Agu PU, Ezeaku F, Aneke M. Improving work-life balance among administrative officers in Catholic primary schools: Assessing the effect of a Christian religious rational emotive behavior therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26361. [PMID: 34128889 PMCID: PMC8213276 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Work-life balance (WLB) is an essential precursor of workers' mental health. The theory of rational emotive behaviour therapy proposes that an imbalance in work and family life may result from people's dysfunctional perceptions of their work and other aspects of their personal life. Also, the constructive philosophies of rational emotive behavior therapy are said to be congruent with most religious belief systems of Christian clients. Therefore, our research examined the efficacy of Christian religious rational emotive behaviour therapy (CRREBT) on WLB among administrative officers in Catholic primary schools. METHODS This is a group randomized trial involving 162 administrative officers from Catholic primary schools in Southeast Nigeria. The treatment process involved an 8-session CRREBT programme. RESULTS The scores for WLB of the administrative officers enrolled in the CRREBT programme were significantly improved compared to those in the control group at the end of the study. At the follow-up phase, the CRREBT programme proved to be effective over a 3-month period. CONCLUSION CRREBT is an effective therapeutic strategy for managing WLB among Catholic school administrative officers.
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- School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, UNN
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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Viđak M, Barać L, Tokalić R, Buljan I, Marušić A. Interventions for Organizational Climate and Culture in Academia: A Scoping Review. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS 2021; 27:24. [PMID: 33783667 DOI: 10.1007/s11948-021-00298-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Organizational climate and culture may influence different work-related outcomes, including responsible conduct of research and research misconduct in academic or research organizations. In this scoping review we collected evidence on outcomes of interventions to change organizational climate or culture in academic or research settings. Out of 32,093 documents retrieved by the search, we analysed 207 documents in full text, out of which 7 met the eligibility criteria and were included in the final analysis. The included studies measured organizational climate (2 studies), organizational culture (4 studies), or both (1 study) at biomedical faculties (4 studies) or non-academic university departments (3 studies). Four studies had post-test, and three before-and-after study designs. The majority of interventions were face-to-face activities (meetings, different teambuilding activities), and two were based on organizational change. Six studies reported positive changes in organizational climate/culture after the intervention. These positive changes were measured as improvements in score on different questionnaire survey or were described through authors' or external evaluator's narrative reports. However, the methodological quality of the studies was low, both for qualitative and quantitative study designs. Replicable studies, using rigorous methods and clearly defined outcomes are urgently needed if organizations want to achieve a real change in organizational climate or culture for responsible research. The protocol for this scoping review was registered at https://osf.io/7zjqb .
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- Marin Viđak
- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia.
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- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
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Abiogu GC, Ede MO, Agah JJ, Ebeh JJ, Ejionueme LK, Asogwa ET, Ekwueme FO, Agu P, Nwafor B, Omeke F, Ogoke J. Effects of Rational Emotive Behavior Occupational Intervention on Perceptions of Work Value and Ethical Practices: Implications for Educational Policy Makers. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00389-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Onyishi CN, Ede MO, Ossai OV, Ugwuanyi CS. Rational Emotive Occupational Health Coaching in the Management of Police Subjective Well-Being and Work Ability: a Case of Repeated Measures. JOURNAL OF POLICE AND CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 36:96-111. [DOI: 10.1007/s11896-019-09357-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Ugwuanyi CS, Okeke CI, Agboeze MU, Igwe NJ, Eya NM, Ejimonye JC, Oguguo BC, Ene CU, Chukwu CL, Obiozor EE, Agboeze MN, Nwachukwu RU, Koledoye UL, Ibenegbu QO, Ikeh FE, Sampson M, Attah FO, Ugwuanyi CK. Impacts of cognitive behavior therapy on occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in open and distance learning centers and its implications for community development: A randomized trial group. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22677. [PMID: 33031335 PMCID: PMC7544423 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Extensive review of literature showed that no available study in Nigeria has explored the impact of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on the management of occupational stress among open and distance learning (ODL) centers science and social science education facilitators. Thus, this study determined the impacts of CBT on the management of occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in ODL centers in South-South Nigeria. METHODS A randomized controlled trial experimental design was adopted for the study with a sample size of 68 science and social science education facilitators in ODL centers in South-South states, Nigeria. Perceived stress scale (PSS) and Occupational stress index (OSI) were used for data collection. Using Cronbach alpha method, internal consistency reliability indices of 0.81 and 0.85 for PSS and OSI respectively were obtained in the Nigerian context. A 12-week cognitive behavior therapy intervention was conducted after which the participants in both the intervention group and the non-intervention group were administered posttest, while a follow-up assessment was administered after 2 months. Data collected were analyzed using mixed-design repeated-measures analysis of variance for the within-groups and between-groups effects. RESULTS It was found that CBT intervention led to a significant decrease in the occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in ODL in the South-South region of Nigeria. CONCLUSION Cognitive behavior therapy is effective in the management of occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in distance learning centers.
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- Christian S. Ugwuanyi
- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ugwuanyi CS, Okeke CIO, Agboeze MU. Management of Test Anxiety Among Pupils in Basic Science Using Music-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Intervention: Implication for Community Development. JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-020-00371-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Ogba FN, Onyishi CN, Victor-Aigbodion V, Abada IM, Eze UN, Obiweluozo PE, Ugodulunwa CN, Igu NC, Okorie CO, Onu JC, Eze A, Ezeani EO, Ebizie EN, Onwu AO. Managing job stress in teachers of children with autism: A rational emotive occupational health coaching control trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21651. [PMID: 32898998 PMCID: PMC7478671 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Teaching has been found to be 1 of the most stressful occupations worldwide. Stress associated with teaching is more critical among teachers teaching children with special needs in general and those with autism specifically, partly due to the heterogeneous nature of the disorders. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Occupational Health Coaching (REOHC) in minimizing job stress in teachers of children with autism (CWA). METHODS A group-randomized waitlist control-trial design was adopted. A sample of 87 teachers of CWA who participated in the study was randomized into the immediate intervention group (IIG) and waitlist group (WLG). Participants were evaluated on 3 occasions: pretest, post-test and follow-up. Three instruments (Occupational Stress Index, Perceived Occupational Stress Scale and Stress Symptom Scale) were used to measure dimensions of job stress. After the pretest exercise, the IIG participated in a 2-hour REOHC programme weekly for a period of 12 weeks. Post- and follow-up evaluations were conducted respectively at 2 weeks and 3 months after the REOHC programme. Those in WLG were exposed to the REOHC after the follow-up assessment. Data collected were analysed using t-test statistics, repeated measures analysis of variance and bar charts. RESULTS Results revealed that the perceived stress and stress symptoms of the REOHC group reduced significantly over WLG at post-test, and follow-up assessments. Changes in the occupational stress index scores across pre-, post- and follow-up measurements were minimal and could not account for a significant difference between the IIG and WLG. CONCLUSION It was concluded that REOHC is effective in reducing subjective feelings and physiological symptoms of job stress, even when the objective stressors remain constant among teachers of CWA and other employees who work in stressful occupational environments.
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- Francisca N. Ogba
- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Yang S, Li L, Wang L, Zeng J, Li Y. Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in China: A Structural Equation Model Approach. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2020; 14:241-248. [PMID: 32858213 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study explored the direct and indirect effects of risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) in nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS A cross-sectional study design was used. ICU nurses from 28 tertiary hospitals in the Hunan and Guangdong provinces participated in a survey conducted via a self-reported online questionnaire. A structural equation model was used to fit the data and to evaluate associations among WRMDs and risk factors. RESULTS Valid questionnaire samples were submitted by 984 ICU nurses. The prevalence of WRMDs within the previous year among ICU nurses was 96.8%. A valid structural equation model was constructed, and a good fit was shown: Chi-square value/degrees of freedom = 2.248; comparative fit index = .931; normal fit index = .905; goodness-of-fit index = .978; adjusted goodness-of-fit index = .966; and root mean square error of approximation = .036. All regression coefficients for direct effect reached significant levels (critical ratio > 1.96 and p < .05). In the structural equation model, the occurrence of WRMDs was directly affected by the following: physical factors, risk perception, and job stress. Physical factors and a safe environment indirectly affected WRMDs through risk perception and job stress. The strongest correlations with WRMDs were physical factors. CONCLUSION The model provided a new perspective for understanding the associations among physical factors, workplace safety environment, risk perception, job stress, and WRMDs. To improve the practice setting of the ICU, efforts should be made to help prevent WRMDs from physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
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- Shuai Yang
- Nursing School, Jinan University, Guangdong, China; Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Hunan, China.
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- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Hunan, China.
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- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Hunan, China
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- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Hunan, China.
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Hunan, China.
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Nwokeoma BN, Ede MO, Nwosu N, Ikechukwu-Illomuanya A, Ogba FN, Ugwoezuonu AU, Offordile EE, Agu PU, Amoke C, Eze CO, Nnamani O, Nwafor B, Omeke FC, Omeje GN, Vita-Agundu UC, Onuh EA, Okorie CO, Ede KR, Nwadike N. Impact of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work-related stress management among staff of Nigeria police force. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16724. [PMID: 31517811 PMCID: PMC6750331 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Empirical studies indicated that job-related stress is threatening the well-being of Nigerian public workers. The objective of this investigation was to examine the impact of REOHC for improving work-stress management among Staff of Nigeria Police Force in southeast Nigeria. METHOD This is a pretest-posttest control group design study with follow-up. A total of 63 Nigerian police officers (randomized into one of 2 groups: n = 32 for treatment group, n = 31 for waitlist control group) completed the study. Two self-report questionnaire measuring organizational and operational stressors associated with police general well-being were used as outcome measures. The intervention group received a 12-week REBC manual intervention. The intervention and waitlisted groups were evaluated at 3-time points: Time1, Time2, and Time3. Statistical analyses were achieved using repeated-measures ANOVA. RESULTS Results showed that there was no significant difference between the REOHC group and waiting-list control group in initial work-related stress management among staff of Nigerian Police Force. REOHC program had a significant effect on work-related stress management among staff of Nigerian Police Force when compared to their counterparts in the waiting-list control group. CONCLUSION Therefore, REOHC program is a time-effective treatment approach for improving work-stress management among Staff of Nigeria Police Force in southeast Nigeria.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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