Evaluation of the Work Safety and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Disability Support Workers

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Harries ◽  
Ka Yiu Yoyo Ng ◽  
Leah Wilson ◽  
Neil Kirby ◽  
Jerry Ford
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Disability Support

This study investigated organisational factors impacting disability support worker (DSW) psychosocial wellbeing and work safety to understand the relationship between wellbeing, using measures of burnout and job satisfaction, and work conditions and safety performance. This study also investigated factors predicting wellbeing using the Job Demand-Control-Support (JDCS) model. A sample of 87 DSWs completed normed measures of burnout, work conditions, and safety climate. Results showed DSWs experienced significantly higher personal and work-related burnout but significantly lower client-related burnout. Although the JDCS model components did not all predict any single wellbeing measure, they each predicted aspects of burnout and job satisfaction, with these wellbeing measures associated with safety performance. Findings highlighted the importance of monitoring worker job demands, support availability, and job control to improve safety performance. Compared to normative data, DSWs were experiencing significantly higher role conflict, the negative impact of which was effectively moderated by support for personal and work-related burnout and job satisfaction. Findings suggest the need to consider DSW work conditions, and particularly work practices contributing to role conflict, as well as increasing support for DSWs to prevent the development of personal and work-related burnout. Findings suggest further research associated with client-related burnout is required.

The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Flight Dispatchers' Stressor-Strain Relationships

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 839-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haihua Liu ◽  
Guoping Song ◽  
Dengfeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Role Overload ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
Role Stressors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Strain Relationship

Flight dispatchers' role stressors and their consequential work-related strains and job satisfaction were investigated in this study, along with the moderating effect of self-efficacy on flight dispatchers' role stressors and strains, and on role stressors and job satisfaction. Data were collected from 309 flight dispatchers from 2 Chinese airlines. Correlations and hierarchical regressions revealed that the role stressors were all related to flight dispatchers' physical strain, psychological strain, and job satisfaction. The moderating effect of self-efficacy depends on the different role stressors and dependent variables being examined. Specifically, the moderating effect was found to be significant in the role conflict-psychological strain relationship, role conflict-job satisfaction relationship, and role overload-psychological strain relationship. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Role Conflict and the Buffering Effect of Proactive Personality Among Middle Managers

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulan Han ◽  
Min Wang ◽  
Linping Dong
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Boundary Spanning ◽  
Proactive Personality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Buffering Effect ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Impact

Role conflict is typically present in boundary-spanning roles such as middle managers in organizations. We used conservation of resources (COR) theory (Hobfoll, 1989) as a basis for our examination of the impact of role conflict on middle managers' job satisfaction and work-related anxiety, and the buffering effect of proactive personality. Participants comprised 245 middle managers. The results showed that more role conflict did not significantly lead to lower job satisfaction, but led to significantly higher work-related anxiety. We also found that proactive personality significantly moderated the relationships between role conflict and the two outcome variables. Specifically, for more proactive middle managers, role conflict did not significantly influence either job satisfaction or work-related anxiety. However, for less proactive middle managers, more role conflict led to significantly lower job satisfaction and higher work-related anxiety. This suggests that proactive personality can serve as a coping resource that buffers the dysfunctional effects of role conflict. Implications of the results and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals PSİKOLOJİK GÜÇLENDİRME DÜZEYLERİNE BAĞLI OLARAK ÖĞRETMENLERİN İŞE YÖNELİK DAVRANIŞLARINDA FARKLILIKLAR OLUŞUR MU?: BİR ALAN ARAŞTIRMASI

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
İsmail BAKAN ◽  
Burcu ERŞAHAN ◽  
Tuba BÜYÜKBEŞE ◽  
Mustafa Tuncer OKUMUŞ ◽  
Ayşegül AKMEŞE
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Significant Difference

In a globalizing competitive business environment competitive advantage is an important source of human resources and because it is thought that the empowered employee will contribute more to the business,  it is an important issue for today's business to reveal how to make a difference in the behavior of the empowered employees in the workplace because the empowered employee is thought to contribute more to the business  The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of psychological empowerment in work-oriented behaviors. In order to achieve this aim, the relationships between psychological empowerment and work-related behaviors (Participatory Decision Making, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, Work-Family Conflict, Family-Job Conflict, Role Conflict, Role Uncertainty) were examined and then related to different levels of psychological empowerment, it was researched whether there was a significant difference in participants' perception of work-related behavior. Significant differences were found between participant decision making, job performance, job satisfaction, family-work conflict, role conflict, and role ambiguity perceptions, depending on the level of psychological empowerment of the teachers.These findings show that differences occur in work-related behaviors according to the level of psychological empowerment of employees, supports the literature which argues that psychological empowerment has significant influence on behavior.

An Analysis of Alternative Causal Models of Salesperson Role Perceptions and Work-Related Attitudes

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis W. Fry ◽  
Charles M. Futrell ◽  
A. Parasuraman ◽  
Margaret A. Chmielewski
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Causal Models ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Causal Relationships ◽  
Alternative Models ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Research Findings

Data from a salesforce of a national industrial manufacturer were used to test relationships among leadership, role conflict and ambiguity, job satisfaction, and job anxiety. Two alternative models were evaluated. One model proposes that job anxiety leads to dissatisfaction and the other that job anxiety is a consequence of dissatisfaction. Results reveal a converged theoretical model. A need for further theorizing on causal relationships among various satisfaction facets and role variables is apparent. Contrary to previous research findings, no causal linkages are found between job anxiety and satisfaction.

scholarly journals Impact of Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity on Job Satisfaction the Mediating Effect of Job Stress and Moderating Effect of Islamic Work Ethics

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Junaid Ahmad ◽  
Sawira Zahid ◽  
Fatima Fazali Wahid ◽  
Sabir Ali
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
The Impact

The main idea behind this study is to examine the impact of role ambiguity and role conflict on job satisfaction. This study also assesses the moderating effect of Islamic work ethics, role ambiguity, role conflict and also examine the mediating effect of job stress between role ambiguity, role conflict and job satisfaction. The questionnaire was used for data collection. 200 questionnaires were distributed among respondent out of which 175 were used for data analysis statistically descriptive statistics correlation and regression analysis were used for testing hypothesis. The finding of this study reveal that the role conflict has a negative relationship with job satisfaction and job stress has an insignificant relationship with the job satisfaction. This study also reveal that the role stressor should be controlled so that an increase in job satisfaction. When both role ambiguity and role conflict increase job stress also increase and the Islamic work ethics has a negative impact on job stress. Job stress significantly partially mediate the relationship between role conflict and job satisfaction.

The Impact of Environmental Stressors and Types of Work Contract on Occupational Stress

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Corrêa ◽  
Maria Cristina Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Environmental Stressors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to investigate the impact of seven environmental stressors (role conflict, work overload, interpersonal difficulties, work-family conflict, work instability, lack of autonomy and pressure of responsibility) and the nature of the employment contract (permanent or atypical) on three psychological reactions to occupational stress (job satisfaction, positive emotions, and negative emotions at work). 305 Brazilian workers from both sexes participated in this research, distributed between permanent and atypical workers. The results showed that the role conflict and the work overload had a negative impact on job satisfaction. The role conflict had a negative impact on the positive emotions at work, while the pressure of responsibility interfered positively in it. The work overload interfered positively in the negative emotions at work, while the pressure of responsibility interfered negatively in it. The type of contract did not affect significantly any one of the dependent variables. The implications of the results for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Role Conflict Relationships That Can Increase the Satisfaction of Hospital Nurses

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desti Ranihusna ◽  
Nury Ariani Wulansari ◽  
Dikha Karuma Asiari
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
The Times

Humans in the development of the times, become assets for the organization. The important role of human resources for organizations is a decisive element in the activities of a company. Nurses are one of the important resources owned by hospital organizations. Nursing services are an integral part of health services in hospitals. To develop nurses to be more advanced and developing in order to achieve company goals, then one that is needed is satisfaction in work. Role conflict can affect satisfaction in the workplace. Stress can mediate these factors on job satisfaction. The formulation of this study is how job satisfaction is influenced by the determinants and stressors of hospital nurses. The purpose of this study was to analyze and assess the determinants of job satisfaction for nurses in hospitals and analyze how stressors had an impact on increasing job satisfaction for nurses in hospitals. The sample of this study was170 respondents. The questionnaire returned as many as 160 respondents. This research method with quantitative design uses path analys. Role conflict has a negative influence on job satisfaction. Role conflict has a positive impact on work stress. Job stress has a negative impact on job satisfaction. Role conflict has a negative impact on job satisfaction mediated by work stress. Keywords: Role Conflict, Work Stress, Job Satisfaction

scholarly journals "Vinnugleðin hefur tapast, nú er bara álag og erfitt og lítil gleði" - starfsumhverfi opinberra starfsmanna á tímum efnahagsþrenginga

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
Hjördís Sigursteinsdóttir
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
International Crisis ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Municipal Employees ◽  
Group Interviews

The year 2008 marked the beginning of a great recession worldwide and Iceland became one of the first countries in Europe to be affected by the international crisis. The effects of the crisis were widely spread in the community and even though its negative impact was more strongly felt in the private sector, it also had a large impact on the public sector, particularly municipalities. The aim of this study was to examine how municipal employees experienced job satisfaction, workload, job security, satisfaction with management and how management cares for the health and wellbeing of employees two, three, and five years aftir the economic collapse in 2008. In addition, the study addresses the question of whether factors in the work environment as well as personal factors can predict the likelihood of job satisfaction. Mixed methods were used (questionnaires and focus group interviews) to gather data. The results showed a decline in job satisfaction following the economic crisis, mainly due to cost- cutting management. Working condictions worsened significantly as time passed and this was manifested in staff reductions, increased workload, declined job security, more dissatisfaction with management and less care for the health and wellbeing of employees, especially in workplaces where manpower had been downsized. Redundancies at work was the best predictor for job satisfaction (OR=0.590), reflecting less job satisfaction. Furthermore, other hygiene factors make a statistical contribution to the model. It is important that managers are aware of the work-related wellbeing of employees, especially in times of economic recession, not only among employees that have been hit hardest but also those who are normally considered to have greater job security, such as municipal employees.

scholarly journals Physical work conditions and perceived health problems among informal automobile artisans

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Funmilayo Juliana Afolabi ◽  
Paul de Beer ◽  
Joke A Haafkens
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prolonged Standing ◽  
Work Related

BACKGROUND: Automobile car repair requires intensive activities. Several studies have described different work characteristics of automobile artisans’ work. However, the effects of physical work conditions (PWC) on worker health outcomes are largely unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore which of the PWC have high negative impact on worker’s health outcomes, and whether the same conditions affected both illnesses and injuries. METHODS: A cross-sectional design and a multistage method were used to randomly select 632 workers. A structured self-reported questionnaire was used to obtain information on dependent variables (illness/injuries) and independent variables (PWC). The results were analysed using the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis, while controlling for occupation. RESULTS: Workers who manually lifted heavy items or orally sucked petrol regularly reported illnesses and injuries. Long work experience and long working hours were significantly associated with illness, whereas prolonged standing was significantly related to injuries. Contrary to our initial expectation, workers who regularly worked at 2 m or higher above the ground level tended to report less illness and injury. CONCLUSIONS: PWCs were more significantly related to work-related illnesses than injuries. Therefore, interventional programs for automobile artisans should focus on the PWC that increase worker vulnerability to work-related illnesses.

IDENTIFIKASI KEPUASAN KERJA PERAWAT YANG BEKERJA DI BANGSAL MEDIKAL BEDAH

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Desi Desi ◽  
Dary Dary ◽  
Fetty Yublika Pasole
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Surgery ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Descriptive Research

Kepuasan kerja menjadi masalah yang cukup menarik dan penting, karena terbukti memiliki pengaruh yang besar bagi individu maupun perusahan. Kepuasan kerja merupakan suatu sikap seseorang terhadap pekerjaan yang berhubungan dengan situasi kerja, kerja sama antara karyawan, imbalan yang diterima dalam kerja, dan hal-hal yang menyangkut fisik dan psikologis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi kepuasan kerja perawat di bangsal medikal bedah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Adapun teknik analisa data dalam penelitian ini dengan analisa univariat untuk mendeskripsikan karekteristik dari variabel yang ada. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan penyebaran kuesioner kepada perawat yang bekerja di rumah sakit tertentu di Kabupaten Timur Tengah Selatan dan Kota Kupang, sampel yang di ambil berjumlah 89 sampel. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini rata-rata kepuasan kerja perawat berada pada kategori netral yang artinya perawat merasa apa yang sudah diterima sesuai dengan pekerjaan yang sudah mereka lakukan hal ini dilihat dari Sembilan kategori yang di telliti yaitu gaji, supervisi, tunjangan tambahan, penghargaan, kondisi kerja, promosi, sifat kerja dan komunikasi kecuali rekan kerja. Saran untuk peneiliti kedepannya agar dapat menggunakan variabel yang lain seperti well-being terhadap kepuasan kerja perawat yang bekerja di rumah sakit.   Kata kunci : kepuasan kerja, perawat   IDENTIFICATION OF NURSE WORK SATISFACTION THAT WORKED IN THE MEDICAL SURGERY OF SURGERY   ABSTRACT Job satisfaction is a problem that is quite interesting and important, because it has proven to have a great influence for individuals and for companies. Job satisfaction is a person's attitude towards work related to work situations, cooperation between employees, rewards received in work, and matters relating to physical and psychological. The purpose of this study was to identify job satisfaction of nurses in the surgical medical ward. This study uses a quantitative approach with a type of descriptive research. The data analysis techniques in this study were carried out by univariate analysis to describe the characteristics of the variables. The sampling technique used questionnaires to nurses who worked in certain hospitals in South Middle East District and Kupang City, the samples taken were 89 samples. . The results obtained from this study mean that the average job satisfaction of certain hospital nurses in East Tengah Selatan District and Kupang City is in the neutral category, which means nurses feel that what they have received is in accordance with the work they have done. telliti namely salary, supervision, additional benefits, rewards, working conditions, promotions, nature of work and communication except coworkers. Suggestions for future researchers to be able to use other variables such as well-being towards job satisfaction for nurses working in hospitals.   Keywords:  job satisfaction, nurse  

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