scholarly journals The Work Environment of Immigrant Employees in Sweden—a Systematic Review

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Aslan Akay ◽  
Nader Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Special Functions ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Social Risks

AbstractThe aim of this systematic review was to summarize and synthesize research results focusing on the work environment of employees with an immigrant background in Sweden. We focus on the main conditions identified in the working environment of immigrant employees and how these conditions may affect their health and well-being. The concept of “minority stress” and the attachment theory are used to understand and interpret the findings. We systematically searched for literature published between the years of 1990 and 2020 in four databases, Web of Science, PubMed, SocIndex, and Academic Search Elite. We started the selection process by reading title and abstracts, then proceeded to read a selection of full-text studies and eliminated those that did not fulfil the inclusion criteria. We did a quality assessment on the full-text studies based on the MMAT-tool, and then performed a narrative synthesis of the results. The results show that immigrants experience several stressors in their work environment, including physical, psychological, and social risks. These risks are, among other things, associated with the nature of the jobs that immigrants are overrepresented in, with minority-related stressors such as discrimination, harassment, and threats on the basis of ethnic background, and with the lack of social support from managers and colleagues. Results also highlight beneficial factors in the immigrants’ working environment and show the importance of a supportive, inclusive, and empowering management. Our main conclusion is that Swedish workplaces need to introduce more active measures to raise awareness of and combat workplace discrimination, work harder to promote inclusion at the workplace, and eliminate physical, psychological, and social health hazards specific to immigrant employees. The leadership and management have an important role to play here, as does the employees’ trade unions and its special functions.

Psychosocial Health at Work

2017 ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Çiğdem Vatansever
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Behavioral Interactions ◽  
Security Officers ◽  
Psychosocial Hazards ◽  
Mediator Role ◽  
Degree Of Control

In today's 24/7 work life, mainly productivity demands and increasing work hours affect negatively employees' health and well-being. The negative qualities are called as psychosocial hazards they are defined as “new” and “increasing” risks of work environment. The job-demand-resources model explains the behavioral interactions at work environment that lead to psychosocial hazards and risks. This study aims to determine the demands of the working environment together with the degree of control given to the employees, the level of social support and how all these related to burnout. The subjects are 144 private security officers in a Turkish bank. Study confirmed the positive relation between job demands and burnout; on the otherhand the mediator role of control and supports are not validated.

scholarly journals Interpersonal psychotherapy for perinatal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine S. Bright ◽  
Elyse M. Charrois ◽  
Muhammad Kashif Mughal ◽  
Abdul Wajid ◽  
Deborah McNeil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Perinatal Women

Abstract Background Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an intervention that has established efficacy in the prevention and treatment of depressive disorders. Previous systematic reviews have not evaluated the effectiveness of IPT on symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, quality of life, relationship satisfaction/quality, social supports, and an improved psychological sense of well-being. There is limited data regarding factors that moderate and mediate the effectiveness of IPT including the timing of the intervention or the mode of delivery of IPT intervention. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of IPT interventions to treat perinatal psychological distress and to summarize the evidence on predictors, mediators, and moderators of IPT. Methods We will include peer-reviewed studies that recruited perinatal women. The search strategy will involve the following databases: MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Ovid), CINAHL with Full Text (EBSCO), Social Work Abstracts (EBSCO), SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCO), Academic Search Complete (EBSCO), Family & Society Studies Worldwide (EBSCO), Family Studies Abstracts (EBSCO), and Scopus. Study inclusion criteria include (1) randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and pre-post studies that evaluated the effectiveness of IPT; (2) qualitative studies that evaluated feasibility and acceptability of IPT; (3) study sample included and analyzed perinatal women; and (4) publication language was English. Using pilot-tested screening and data extraction forms, two reviewers will independently review studies in three steps: (1) abstract/title screening, (2) full-text screening of potentially accepted studies, and (3) data extraction of accepted studies. Disagreements will be resolved by a third reviewer. Studies will be aggregated for meta-synthesis and meta-analysis should the data allow for this. Two independent reviewers will grade methodological quality. Discussion Findings from this review will inform future development and implementation of IPT intervention research for perinatal women. Identifying key factors of successful IPT interventions will inform intervention design and adaptation of IPT interventions to increase the likelihood that perinatal women will engage in and benefit from IPT interventions. This review will also identify key considerations for increasing the effectiveness of IPT interventions during the perinatal period. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42019114292

scholarly journals A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE ON RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Kanagavalli G. ◽  
Dr.Seethalakshmi R. ◽  
Dr.Sowdamini T.
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Recruitment Practices ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
The Right

Purpose of the study: The main purpose of this study is to provide a new, macro-level model of strategic staffing to bridge the gap in the knowledge regarding how practices within recruitment and selection systems can work to provide a competitive advantage among various sectors. This study identifies the various methods of recruitment and selection process through a systematic review of literature, which would be the right fit for attracting and selecting employees in an organization. Design/methodology/approach: Content analysis method is adopted to review the literature and subcategories were formed to analyze the research. Literature was collected from 40 articles of a reputed journal from 2010 to 2018. Main findings: The review of literature revealed that the recruitment and selection process is carried out in organizations by adopting latest technologies like online portals, outsourcing, job fair, campus interviews, and mobile recruitment applications. The representation of this practice is to find the best candidate for an organization. Besides adopting the latest technology, consideration of the expatriate factor would lead to an effective way of recruitment practices in finding out the right candidate for the right job and thus create a healthier work environment. The expatriate factors have not been considered well in the Indian context, but have been given importance in the global context in the process of recruitment and selection. Social Implications: Highlighting the significance of various recruitment practices results in the selection of the right person in the right job, which enhances a healthier working environment in organizations, in turn rendering high quality products and services to the society. Originality of the study: Prior research has studied various factors that influence internal recruitment, external recruitment, and selection process. This study is an attempt to analyze the expatriate factors and other factors through the content analysis method.

CREATING A POSITIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Andrejs Geske ◽  
Liene Zizlāne
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Teacher Work ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the research paper is to study a positive working environment importance for teachers work satisfaction and the role of principal in improving working conditions. Whereas teacher profession is subject to different changes and reforms it makes the whole profession and teacher well-being an important subject to discuss.The research paper includes analysis of the theoretical material about physical environment as well as psychological (also called microclimate). Empirical part is based on teacher’s survey – 97 teachers from different schools in Riga were involved. The statements of survey have partially adopted from Teaching and Learning International Study TALIS 2013. The main research task is to study how work environment and the impact of principal correlate with teacher work satisfaction.During research scales of teacher work satisfaction, work environment and impact of principal were created. The results of linear regression show that both the work environment and direct impact of principal is important factor which influences as well educational work as work satisfaction. The situation is various in different schools in Riga, so it verifies, that the problematics of positive working environment exists.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Preference-Based Measures for Economic Evaluation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Nicole Peters ◽  
Vanina Dal Bello-Haas ◽  
Tara Packham ◽  
Ava Mehdipour ◽  
Ayse Kuspinar
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Objective. The aim of this review was to synthesize the psychometric properties of generic preference-based measures (PBMs) of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Methods. A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Four databases were searched from inception to April 2019: OVID Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. Studies were included if (1) the sample represented individuals with ALS, (2) a generic PBM was utilized and reported on, and (3) information on the psychometric property of a generic PBM was provided. Results. Ninety-one articles were screened, and 39 full-text articles were reviewed. Seven full-text articles were included in this review. The mean age of participants ranged from 58.1 to 63.8 years, and mean time since diagnosis ranged from 20.5 to 44.6 months. Two generic PBMs were found, the EQ-5D-3L (n = 6) and the Quality of Well-Being Self-Administered (QWB-SA) scale (n = 1). Convergent validity of the EQ-5D-3L was large against a global scale of self-perceived health (r = 0.60) and small to large against ALS specific HRQL measures (r = 0.19 to 0.75). For the QWB-SA scale, correlations were small against a generic measure (r = 0.21) and large against ALS specific measures (r = 0.55). The EQ-5D-3L discriminated across different disease severity; however, floor effects were reported. Conclusion. This review highlights the need for more rigorously designed studies to assess the psychometric properties of generic PBMs in ALS and the development of an ALS specific PBM that adequately reflects the health concerns of individuals with ALS.

scholarly journals Workability and Well-Being at Work Among Cut-To-Length Forest Machine Operators

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heli Kymäläinen ◽  
Juha Laitila ◽  
Kari Väätäinen ◽  
Jukka Malinen
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Work Organisation ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Work Shift ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Information Work

This study assessed the situation of Finnish cut-to-length (CTL) machine operators’ work well-being with workability index (WAI), investigated CTL machine operators’ lifestyle habits, and collected operators’ good practices to maintain and promote well-being and vitality at work. A questionnaire was conducted in electronic form, including questions concerning background information, work environment, work organisation, well-being at work and free time, and workability index. Mean WAI among respondents was 42.2 points (max. 49) falling into the rank »good«, while the current workability compared with the lifetime best was 8.2 (range 0–10). WAI was strongly impacted by age (p<0.000), the score declined during ageing, and standard deviation grew. The results were in line with previous WAI studies. Statistic differences were found between youngest age group (age≤25) versus all others. Compared to other studies and occupational groups, CTL machine operators’ WAI was average. Operators revered independent nature of work and forest as a working environment, thus promoting and maintaining well-being at work. Furthermore, breaks during work shift, with or without physical exercise, was recognised to ensure and retain vitality and concentration at work.

scholarly journals A pre/post analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychosocial work environment and recovery among healthcare workers in a large university hospital in Sweden

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir ◽  
Alessio Degl’Innocenti ◽  
Linda Åhlström ◽  
Caterina Finizia ◽  
Helle Wijk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Employee Survey ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
The Impact

Background. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workload, mental health, and well-being of healthcare workers, and particularly those on the front-line, has received considerable attention.Design and methods. We surveyed hospital employees about their working environment during the pandemic and identified departments which were negatively affected in comparison to the pre-pandemic situation, as well as factors contributing to this.Setting and participants We surveyed all hospital employees at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden in September 2020 and compared results across departments and to the results of a large employee survey from October 2019.Results. The overall impact of the pandemic on perceived working conditions and possibility for recovery differed among departments. During the pandemic, healthcare workers working with COVID-19 patients reported poorer working environments than other employees. Factors significantly related to perception of work environment and recovery during the pandemic included worries of being infected, departmental transfer, and having insufficient access to personal protective equipment. Men reported better working conditions than women in all, but one item and higher age was related to better perceived working environment.Conclusions. Our results indicate that the pandemic differentially affects hospital departments and underscores the multifactorial nature of this topic. Contributing factors to poor perceived working environment could be addressed at times of high workload, such as during the pandemic, including providing appropriate support to managers, ensuring possibility for recovery during working hours, and acknowledging worries about infection. Young healthcare workers and staff who are relocated due to the pandemic warrant special attention.

scholarly journals Factors Related To Citing From Preceptorship Competence: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
Fitri Chandra Kuspita ◽  
Nursalam Nursalam ◽  
Slamet Riyadi Yuwono
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Education Experience

Introduction: Preceptorship is a learning method that involves more experience in conveying their knowledge to someone who is less experienced. In this article, the authors conducted a relevant systematic review in various data used the keywords “preceptorship,”transition and article thinking”. Data based on SCOPUS, Science Direct, Proquest, Pubmed, and Google Scholar. The criteria consisted of the full text published in five years limit journal (2013-2018) and used the article in English. The results as much as 1517 articles found, and selected 15 article that suitable with criteria. Aim: The purpose of this study is to analyze factors that affect the implementation of preceptorship in the hospital and to give the recommendation of monitoring and evaluation preceptorship as well. Method: Papers were critically reviewed and relevant data were extracted and synthesized using an approach based on preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Result: These factors include the level of education, experience, support, guiding model, and work environment

scholarly journals Parent-directed intervention versus controls whilst their child waits for diagnostic assessment: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bernie ◽  
M. Mitchell ◽  
K. Williams ◽  
T. May
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Diagnostic Assessment ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Health Literature

Abstract Background Waiting lists are an ongoing issue for publicly funded community and hospital-based health services. Parents and caregivers are instrumental supports in the health and well-being of young and school-aged children, yet little is known about the way they can be supported during waiting periods. Given mounting evidence about the value of early intervention in physical and mental health literature, and waits for some public health services extending past 12 months, it is both timely and warranted to explore interim interventions that may be applied in this period. Methods Intervention studies that have applied an educational programme, information, group-based support or individualised therapy to primary caregivers of children (heron referred to as parent-directed interventions), waiting for diagnostic assessment at any inpatient or outpatient health service and aged between 1 and 12 years of age, will be reviewed. These will include intervention studies of any type that have included more than 5 participants or participant groups and where a control or comparison group has been included. Abstract screening, full-text review, data extraction and risk of bias will be conducted by two reviewers. Relevant databases in health and education will be systematically searched using key words and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and grey literature will be explored. Databases will include PubMed, Ovid for MEDLINE and PsycINFO, EBSCO for the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). Covidence© will be used to support abstract and full text screening, which will be completed by two main reviewers. Results will be tabulated, summarised and meta-analysed using a random-effects model, in any instance where concordant outcome measures have been applied. Results will be published and reported in line with PRISMA reporting guidelines. Discussion Given little is known about effective support for families when children are awaiting diagnostic assessment for any medical, developmental or behavioural condition, the authors will synthesise existing evidence about parent-directed interventions in this period. It is hoped that by understanding the existing evidence interventions that are proven to be effective will be adopted and intervention innovation can occur. Systematic review registration PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020159360

scholarly journals Linking Work Environment, Team and Co-worker Relationship and Organization Well-being in Increasing Employee Engagement

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athifah Najwani Shahidan ◽  
Siti Norasyikin Abdul Hamid ◽  
Bidayatul Akmal Mustafa Kamil ◽  
Shamsul Huda Abd. Rani ◽  
Azelin Aziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Social Implication ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
Deep Focus

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework on the key determinant of employee engagement. This paper is designed to study the three determinants that will impact on employee engagement. Three key determinants will be used as independent variables which are work environment, team and co-worker relationship, and organization well-being. Employee engagement acts as a dependent variable. Methodology: This is a causal study that has used qualitative exploratory methodology to draw propositions about the phenomenon under study. Findings: The findings of the study that supported by The Social Exchange Theory (SET) and The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) were expected to produce significant relationship between work environment, team and co-worker relationship and organization well-being on employee engagement. Practical implication: A deep focus should be given to the factors that can enhance work environment, team and co-worker relationship as well as providing supportive organizational well-being to ensure the employees in their organization is fully engaged. Social implication: The determinant of employee engagement will promote a healthy and positive working environment that can contribute to positive and healthy life in social community.

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