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Schulte PA, Sauter SL, Pandalai SP, Tiesman HM, Chosewood LC, Cunningham TR, Wurzelbacher SJ, Pana-Cryan R, Swanson NG, Chang CC, Nigam JAS, Reissman DB, Ray TK, Howard J. An urgent call to address work-related psychosocial hazards and improve worker well-being. Am J Ind Med 2024; 67:499-514. [PMID: 38598122 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23583] [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] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Work-related psychosocial hazards are on the verge of surpassing many other occupational hazards in their contribution to ill-health, injury, disability, direct and indirect costs, and impact on business and national productivity. The risks associated with exposure to psychosocial hazards at work are compounded by the increasing background prevalence of mental health disorders in the working-age population. The extensive and cumulative impacts of these exposures represent an alarming public health problem that merits immediate, increased attention. In this paper, we review the linkage between work-related psychosocial hazards and adverse effects, their economic burden, and interventions to prevent and control these hazards. We identify six crucial societal actions: (1) increase awareness of this critical issue through a comprehensive public campaign; (2) increase etiologic, intervention, and implementation research; (3) initiate or augment surveillance efforts; (4) increase translation of research findings into guidance for employers and workers; (5) increase the number and diversity of professionals skilled in preventing and addressing psychosocial hazards; and (6) develop a national regulatory or consensus standard to prevent and control work-related psychosocial hazards.
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- Paul A Schulte
- Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Science Integration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Science Integration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Science Integration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Science Integration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC, USA
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Cavallari JM, Trudel SM, Miskovsky MN, Laguerre RA, Dugan AG. Life satisfaction and job and personal resources among public workers with non-standard work schedules. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1133. [PMID: 38654243 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18575-x] [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] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While the link between non-standard work schedules and poor health outcomes is established, few studies have examined how resources both in and outside of work can support the well-being of workers with non-standard work schedules. METHODS Using a cross-sectional survey, we assessed the association between one facet of well-being, life satisfaction, and job and personal resources. In 2019, an electronic survey was administered to two unionized, public service populations who work non-standard work schedules: transportation maintainers and correctional supervisors. We assessed life satisfaction with a 10-item scale; a broad set of job resources (reward satisfaction, supervisor support, co-worker support, schedule satisfaction, and working hours fit); and a broad set of personal resources (health status, sleep, physical activity, and finances). We used log-binomial regression models to estimate prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals among statistically significant univariate predictors. RESULTS Of the 316 workers surveyed, the majority were male (86%), White (68%), and reported positive life satisfaction (56%). In multivariate models, the prevalence of positive life satisfaction was higher in workers reporting reward satisfaction (PR:1.35, 95% CI: 1.11, 1.65; p = 0.003), good work schedule fit (PR:1.43, 95% CI: 1.12, 1.83; p = 0.004), good health (PR:2.92, 95% CI: 1.70, 4.99; p < 0.0001), and good finances (PR:1.32, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.72; p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Employers should consider increasing work recognition, as well as improving schedule fit, financial well-being, and overall good health in support of worker life satisfaction and ultimately well-being.
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- Jennifer M Cavallari
- UConn School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
- Department of Public Health Sciences, UConn School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6325, 06030-6325, Farmington, CT, USA.
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Capone V, Schettino G, Marino L, Camerlingo C, Smith A, Depolo M. The new normal of remote work: exploring individual and organizational factors affecting work-related outcomes and well-being in academia. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1340094. [PMID: 38410397 PMCID: PMC10894936 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1340094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Background Flexible work arrangements have become increasingly popular, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies in the workplace because of the pandemic. However, there is a scarcity of studies concerning remote work, especially related to technical-administrative staff (TAS) in academia. Therefore, the current study, adopting the Job Demands-Resources model, aimed to investigate the relationships between remote working self-efficacy, organizational support, techno-complexity, mental well-being, and job performance among TAS during remote working. Methods A total of 373 individuals from TAS of a large Italian university participated in this study by completing a self-report questionnaire. Results The findings showed positive and significant relationships between remote self-efficacy and job satisfaction as well as between such a perceived efficacy and mental well-being. Perceived support from supervisors acted as a protective factor against techno-complexity. In contrast, perceived support from colleagues emerged as able to promote well-being and job satisfaction. In addition, the latter was positively associated with well-being. Finally, individual job performance was positively affected by job satisfaction and negatively by techno-complexity. Conclusion This study highlights the need for interventions to support TAS in remote working environments by leveraging employees' self-efficacy as a key factor in reducing stress related to new technologies as well as enhancing well-being, job satisfaction, and, in turn, their performance.
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- Vincenza Capone
- Department of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Area Organizzazione e Sviluppo, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Ufficio Organizzazione e Performance, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Chung PC, Chiang YS, Liu YC, Chuang YF, Hsu HH, Chan TC. Association of Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Enhanced Personal Health and Social Support: A Nationally Representative Cohort Study. J Prim Care Community Health 2024; 15:21501319241272023. [PMID: 39143762 PMCID: PMC11327975 DOI: 10.1177/21501319241272023] [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: 08/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the relationship between multidimensional factors, such as environment, health status, behavior, social support, and the well-being of middle-aged and older adults. METHODS This study utilized data from 2 waves of the nationally representative Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging Survey Report (TLSA) conducted in 2015 and 2019. The TLSA assesses socioeconomic status, physical and health status, the 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5 index), and social support. Data regarding the degree of digital development were obtained from the 2020 Township Digital Development Report. We applied a generalized estimating equation (GEE) to analyze the influencing factors. RESULTS This study included 4796 participants. Residing in areas with a higher degree of digital development, having a higher socioeconomic status, and experiencing better physical and mental health were significantly associated with well-being. Furthermore, emotional and attentive support mediated the association between physical and mental status and well-being. CONCLUSION People's awareness of searching for and receiving social support and medical resources is important for enhancing their well-being. It is also crucial to pay attention to the living environment and maintain one's health status to promote well-being.
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- Ping-Chen Chung
- Department of Dentistry, Puzi Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Neurological Center of Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Public Health, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- International Health Program, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Health Innovation Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung Univeristy, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Public Health, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung campus, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
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Rodríguez-Modroño P. Digital Stress. Effects of Different Intensities of Working From Home on Workers' Health. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:e240-e245. [PMID: 36728093 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Because hybrid and remote work models have exponentially expanded with digitalization and the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examines how different intensities of WFH impact workers' health. METHODS Drawing on the job demands-resources model, we applied two-way analysis of variance and regression models to the sixth European Working Conditions Survey to examine how the type and magnitude of WFH effects on health depend on its intensity. RESULTS A key aspect in relation to remote work is the frequency with which the worker carries out this type of work, with best results among those WFH only several times a month, for women, and several times a week, for men. CONCLUSIONS Reasonable intensity of WFH may have beneficial effects on health, but these positive effects are reduced when working fully home-based.
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- Paula Rodríguez-Modroño
- From the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History, Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain
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Chen T, Song W, Song J, Ren Y, Dong Y, Yang J, Zhang S. Measuring Well-Being of Migrant Gig Workers: Exampled as Hangzhou City in China. Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:365. [PMID: 36285934 PMCID: PMC9598948 DOI: 10.3390/bs12100365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The consistent innovations and applications of information technology drive the vigorous development of the gig economy, and generate gig workers such as food delivery workers and couriers, and make a great contribution to stabilizing employment and increasing income. Gig workers, mostly made up of migrants, and suffer from job and status difficulties. Research on the well-being of migrant gig workers can reveal the practical problems and provide suggestions for narrowing the wealth gap to promote social fairness and justice. Taking Hangzhou city in China as an example, this paper explores the well-being of food delivery workers, couriers, and online car-hailing drivers as representatives of migrant gig workers. Firstly, the relevant data are acquired through the questionnaire. Secondly, the characteristics of this group are analyzed through descriptive analysis, namely: most of them are migrant workers aged between 20 and 39 with low occupation satisfaction due to insufficient social security coverage and limited well-being, despite relatively high income. Based on the analysis of differences in demographic variables and structural equation modeling, the factors affecting the well-being of migrant gig workers are studied, which mainly are occupation satisfaction, social interaction, and social security. The results show that occupation satisfaction is positively affected by family characteristics, social interaction, and social security. In addition, family characteristics and social security positively impact social interaction, but the former has no significant effect on well-being. Finally, this paper enriches the research on the well-being of specific migrant gig workers and gives policy suggestions for enhancing the well-being of migrant gig workers in Hangzhou city from the perspective of optimizing the mechanism, pilot construction, and platform provision.
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- Tinggui Chen
- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Statistical Data Engineering Technology & Application, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, University of North Georgia, Oakwood, GA 30566, USA
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- Department of Human Resources, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Working Conditions and Work Engagement by Gender and Digital Work Intensity. INFORMATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/info13060277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Telework and other flexible working arrangements, which have exponentially expanded with new advancements in digitalization and the impact of COVID-19, are modifying working conditions and workers’ engagement. Using the ‘job demands-resources’ model, we applied multivariate techniques to examine the different ways in which telework intensity impacts working conditions by gender. Increased intensity of remote working was positively associated with better skills and discretion and work engagement, while it was negatively associated with the other dimensions of job quality (particularly with working time quality). Even though women usually score higher than men in work intensity or working time quality, high intense female teleworkers experience a downturn with respect to these two items. Low and medium intensities of teleworking were positively associated with skills and discretion, working time quality, improved physical environment, and especially with better prospects and earnings. In conclusion, the intensity of teleworking and gender affect job quality and work engagement in different degrees, highlighting the importance of including these multiple effects on the design of flexible working arrangements.
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Shi L, Zhang J, Xiao S, Lin H, Zhao C, Zhao S, Ou W, Li H, Zhang C. Impact of occupational exposure on job satisfaction and overall happiness among Chinese physicians and nurses: A cross-sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:2062-2073. [PMID: 35506574 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the impact of occupational exposure on job satisfaction and overall happiness, and to identify related factors of job satisfaction and overall happiness among physicians and nurses. BACKGROUND Occupational exposure against physicians and nurses has become one of the most serious public health issues worldwide. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among physicians and nurses from 14 public tertiary hospitals using purposive sampling. Propensity score matching was used to compare job satisfaction and overall happiness among physicians and nurses with and without occupational exposure. Furthermore, binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify and analyze the influencing factors of job satisfaction and overall happiness. RESULTS A total of 2139 physicians and nurses (55.59%) from 3791 participants had experienced occupational exposure hazards. Before matching, the job satisfaction and overall happiness among the physicians and nurses was 38.54% and 42.14%, respectively. Participants who experienced occupational exposure were more likely to develop job dissatisfaction (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 0.90-1.28) and overall unhappiness (OR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.05- 1.46) than those who did not. Participants' work experience, self-evaluated health status, satisfaction with the work environment, evaluation of doctor-patient relationship, and stress were common factors affecting job satisfaction and overall happiness. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that physicians and nurses who experience occupational exposure are more likely to develop job dissatisfaction and overall unhappiness, especially if they have shorter work experience and a tense or neutral relationship with patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT It is necessary to pay attention to the occupational exposure. When physicians and nurses experience occupational exposure, managers could provide support to prevent job dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
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- Lei Shi
- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Dispute, Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Heyuan, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Institute of Health Management, Southern Medical University Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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