Job demands and job resources in the ministry

The objective of this study was to investigate ministers’ job demands and job resources using a qualitative design (n = 9). Fifteen themes emerged from the interviews. A cross-sectional survey design was used to study ministers’ experiences of job demands and job resources (N = 115). A principal factor analysis with a varimax rotation resulted in eight reliable factors. These factors included as job demands: pace and amount of work and emotional demands; and as job resources: growth opportunities, instrumental support, congregational support, autonomy, social support and job significance.

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Work-nonwork interference: Can ministers currently cope with increasing job demands against limited resources within South Africa?

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies ◽

10.4102/hts.v71i2.2091 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 71 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Anso Van der Westhuizen ◽

Eileen Koekemoer

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Survey Design ◽

Job Demands ◽

Job Characteristics ◽

Job Resources ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiple Levels ◽

And Coping

Ministers of religion have a unique occupation with designated job demands and incongruous resources at their disposal. Literature indicates that stressors within the work environment are significant predictors of work-nonwork interference. Ministers play a key role within society and provide support for individuals on multiple levels. However, limited studies are found in South Africa focussing on ministers’ job characteristics related to work-nonwork interference, and how ministers cope. The main objective of this study was to investigate job demands and job resources as significant predictors of work-nonwork interference amongst ministers of religion, and to identify which coping strategies are most significant for ministers in dealing with work-nonwork interference. A cross-sectional survey design was used amongst ministers working in the three sister churches (N = 199). Various instruments were administered to measure job characteristics, work-nonwork interference and coping strategies empirically. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, product-moment correlations and multiple regression analyses. Results indicated that for ministers different job demands (i.e. cognitive demands and pace and amount of work) and job resources (i.e. financial support and job significance) significantly predicted work-parent, work-home and work-religion/spirituality interference. Results indicated turning to religion as the only significant coping strategy used by ministers to deal with work-parent interference and work-religion interference. Ministers of religion are continually exposed to increasing job demands and a lack of job resources, and therefore experience work-nonwork interference. Nevertheless, the ministers apparently cope by using the strategy best related to their profession, turning to religion/spirituality. Turning to religion/spirituality seems to be the most effective in dealing with work-nonwork interference.

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Job demands and resources of workers in a South African agricultural organisation

SA Journal of Human Resource Management ◽

10.4102/sajhrm.v13i1.634 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Doris N. Asiwe ◽

Carin Hill ◽

Lené I. Jorgensen

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Sector ◽

Survey Design ◽

Job Demands ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Value Add ◽

Job Demands And Resources

Orientation: Understanding the job demands and resources experienced by workers in an agricultural organisation.Research purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Adapted Job Demands and Resources Scale (AJDRS) as well as to establish prevalent job demands and resources of employees in an agricultural organisation. Demographic differences were also investigated.Motivation of the study: The agricultural sector of any national economy plays a very important role in the overall welfare of the country. Identifying the prevalent job demands and resources in an agricultural organisation is therefore of paramount importance since the negative consequences of employees experiencing very demanding jobs with few resources have been well documented in stress literature.Research approach, design and method: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample consisted of 443 employees in an agricultural organisation. The AJDRS was used to measure the research variables.Main findings: The findings of this research show evidence for the factorial validity and reliability of the AJDRS. Statistical differences were found with regard to the job demands and resources experienced by employees in different positions.Practical/managerial implications: Interventions to improve the perceived job demands and resources in the organisation should focus on physical resources (equipment).Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to knowledge concerning the job demands and resources that are prevalent in an agricultural organisation in South Africa.

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Effects of Job Demands, Job Resources, and Workaholism on Overwork: A Cross-Sectional Survey in China

10.21203/rs.3.rs-19946/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

XIN WANG ◽

Jing YANG ◽

Yoritoshi NAGAI

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Job Demands ◽

Task Demands ◽

Job Resources ◽

Working Relationships ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intermediary Role ◽

The Common ◽

Job Content

Abstract Background Overwork has become the common for some employees in China. The ‘Healthy China 2030’ plan mandates prevention of excessive overtime, making serious overwork was not advocated. Meeting new regulations requires clarification of the factors influencing overwork; however, Chinese researchers have not thoroughly examined ‘overwork’ and few proven models are available for addressing its relationship to job demands, job resources, and workaholism. Methods This study analysed these factors and overwork among employees in Chinese companies. A total of 1047 employees completed the Workers Fatigue Accumulated Degree by Self-Diagnostic Questionnaire (WFAD-SQ) for Assessment of Workers' Accumulated Fatigue to measure the degree of overwork; Workaholism Battery (WorkBAT) was applied to evaluate workaholism; the Job content qualifications (JCQ) were adopted to survey job demands–resources. Results Structural equation modelling (SEM) verified the effects shown, indicating job resources significantly negatively affect and job demands positively affect overwork. Workaholism demonstrated a significant intermediary role between job demands-resources and overwork. The SEM results indicate job demands-resources have both direct and indirect effects on overwork, and task demands, psychological requirements, and colleague support are the primary positive protective predictors for overwork. Conclusions The findings indicate the importance of employers strictly enforcing overtime rules, ensuring staffs’ rights for rest, and establishing harmonious working relationships between employees.

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Job demands, job resources, burnout and work engagement of managers at a platinum mine in the North West Province

South African Journal of Business Management ◽

10.4102/sajbm.v38i3.588 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 49-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

S. Rothmann ◽

J. H.M. Joubert

Keyword(s):

Work Engagement ◽

Job Demands ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Job Resources ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North West ◽

The North ◽

Organisational Support ◽

North West Province

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationships between job demands, job resources, burnout, and engagement of management staff at a platinum mine in the North West Province. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study population (N = 310) consisted of managers at the platinum mine. The Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and the Job Demands-Resources Scale were administered. The results revealed that exhaustion was predicted by workload, job insecurity and a lack of resources, while cynicism was predicted by lack of organisational support and advancement opportunities. Vigour was predicted by organisational support. Dedication was predicted by organisational support and high workload. Engagement was predicted by organisational support.

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Occupational stress of nurses in South Africa

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v29i2.1069 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

S Rothmann ◽

JJ Van der Colff ◽

JC Rothmann

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Survey Design ◽

Job Demands ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stress Indicator ◽

Professional Nurses ◽

Auxiliary Nurses

The objective of this study was to examine the construct validity and reliability of the Nursing Stress Indicator (NSI) and to identify differences between occupational stressors of professional and enrolled nurses. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A sample of professional nurses (/V = 980) and enrolled and auxiliary nurses (N = 800) in South Africa was used. The NSI was developed as measuring instrument and administrated together with a biographical questionnaire. Five reliable stress factors, namely Patient Care, Job Demands, Lack of Support, Staff Issues, and Overtime were extracted. The most severe stressors for nurses included health risks posed by contact with patients, lack of recognition and insufficient staff. Watching patients suffer, demands of patients and staff issues were also severe stressors for professional nurses. The severity of stressors was higher for professional nurses (compared with enrolled and auxiliary nurses). Organisations that employ nurses should implement programmes to monitor and manage stress, specifically regarding staff issues and job demands.

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Emotional job demands and the role of matching job resources: A cross-sectional survey study among health care workers

International Journal of Nursing Studies ◽

10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.11.002 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 45 (10) ◽

pp. 1460-1469 ◽

Cited By ~ 93

Author(s):

Jan de Jonge ◽

Pascale M. Le Blanc ◽

Maria C.W. Peeters ◽

Hanneke Noordam

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Job Demands ◽

Job Resources ◽

Survey Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Workers

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The determinants of burnout and professional turnover intentions among Canadian physicians: application of the job demands-resources model

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-06981-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Denis Chênevert ◽

Steven Kilroy ◽

Kevin Johnson ◽

Pierre-Luc Fournier

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Turnover Intentions ◽

Job Demands ◽

Intention To Leave ◽

Job Resources ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Physician Burnout ◽

Work Family Conflict ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Burnout among physicians is growing at an exponential rate and many are leaving the profession. Nevertheless, the specific antecedents and intermediary stages involved in predicting their professional turnover intentions are not fully clear. Purpose We apply the Job Demands-Resources model and investigate an innovative model which predicts physician burnout and its ultimate consequences on professional turnover intentions. Methodology/approach Structural equation modeling was used on cross-sectional survey data from a sample of 407 Canadian physicians. Results/conclusions Job demands (work stress, work overload, and work-family conflict) and job resources (patient recognition and meaning at work) influence intention to leave the profession through a two stage health-impairment and motivational process related to health problems and professional commitment, respectively. Practical implications This study identifies key job resources and job demands which predict physician burnout and professional turnover intentions thereby pinpointing which levers managers can use improve their health and retain them in the profession.

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Burnout and engagement of reformed church ministers

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v36i1.825 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Chenelle Buys ◽

Sebastiaan Rothmann

Keyword(s):

Work Engagement ◽

Survey Design ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Job Demands ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Well Being ◽

Job Resources ◽

Reformed Church ◽

Emotional Demands ◽

Job Demands And Resources

Orientation: The ministry is one occupation where burnout is increasingly considered to be a consequence of the problems with which ministers have to cope. However, few studies focused on the positive antipode of a minister’s work.Research purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of job-demands and job-resources on ministers’ burnout and engagement. Congregational commitment and health were included as possible consequences of burnout and engagement.Motivation for the study: Ministers’ well-being has become an important topic for both researchers and practitioners.Research design, approach and method: A survey design with a non-probability, purposive voluntary sample of 115 ministers was used. The Job-Demands–Resources Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Work Engagement Scale, General Health Questionnaire, and Congregational Commitment Scale were administered.Main findings: Regression analysis indicated that the pace, amount of work and emotional demands were indicators of burnout while growth opportunities, social support and job significance were indicators of engagement. Furthermore, it was found that exhaustion predicted somatic symptoms and depression, while mental distance predicted depression. Engagement predicted social functioning and affective commitment.Practical implications: Interventions should be implemented to help ministers deal more effectively with any burnout symptoms experienced in order to prevent ministers who are already showing signs of burnout from getting sick to increase their engagement and to rehabilitate individuals who are ill as a result of the work place.Contribution: The study contributes to knowledge regarding the effects of job-demands and resources on the well-being of ministers.

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PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v8i1.138 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 01-07

Author(s):

Alfred Eboh

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Well Being ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Effects ◽

The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Bank: A Case of Bangladesh

10.31219/osf.io/47e3t ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dalowar Hossan

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Positive Reaction ◽

Survey Design ◽

Business Community ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

The purpose of this article is to examine the influence of corporate social responsibility practices of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL), Bangladesh and to know the client’s knowledge, feedback, awareness and eagerness towards the CSR activities while choosing a bank. This study also investigates the level of present and expected CSR contribution of this bank. A cross- sectional survey design was used for the study featuring a self administered questionnaire and data were collected from 100 clients at South Surma branch. Data were analyzed using SPSS and the findings revealed that CSR activities played an important role for clients to choose a bank. Most of the clients were aware of CSR program and they had positive reaction to CSR practices of DBBL. Clients also suggested to expand CSR practices and they were willing to contribute for social activities financially. The results show the policy implications for business community, citizen, customers, investors, managers and other stakeholders.

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