Understanding the dynamics of employee well-being: A comparison of linear versus nonlinear models of flow during work and non-work activities

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Ceja ◽  
Jose Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Activities

scholarly journals Cognitive Ergonomics Evaluation Assisted by an Intelligent Emotion Recognition Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1736
Author(s):  
Adrian Rodriguez Aguiñaga ◽  
Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas ◽  
Miguel Ángel López R. ◽  
Angeles Quezada
Keyword(s):  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
Emotion Recognition ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Effects ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Pattern Recognition Techniques ◽  
Cognitive Ergonomics ◽  
Recognition Technique

The study of the cognitive effects caused by work activities are vital to ensure the well-being of a worker, and this work presents a strategy to analyze these effects while they are carrying out their activities. Our proposal is based on the implementation of pattern recognition techniques to identify emotions in facial expressions and correlate them to a proposed situation awareness model that measures the levels of comfort and mental stability of a worker and proposes corrective actions. We present the experimental results that could not be collected through traditional techniques since we carry out a continuous and uninterrupted assessment of the cognitive situation of a worker.

Towards a Framework for Quality of Interactions between Humans, Technology and Organization

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2-463-2-466
Author(s):  
Jörgen Eklund
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Product Use ◽  
Health Impairments ◽  
Quality Approach

Cases from production as well as product use support that quality for the end customer can only be performed if there is quality in all processes and work activities leading to the delivery of the product or service. A conditional requirement is that these work activities are free from risks of accidents, health impairments and that they promote well-being for the employees. An integrated ergonomics and quality approach is therefore to focus the interactions that take place within the work activities, and between humans, technology, organization and environment. Finally, a framework is proposed for this. It supports a methodology to analyze the interactions that take place.

Sustainability in farming sector and physical comfort in work place to reduce Mental- stress of Farmers

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Mental Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Indian Agriculture ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical Comfort ◽  
Mental Well Being

Musculoskeletal discomforts and disorders cause serious health related problems that affect the mental well-being of farmers reducing their work efficiency and thus, hindering to achieve a sustainable agriculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the discomfort levels of farmers in Indian agriculture leading to mental stresses, and for this, the discomfort questionnaire has been applied after carrying out a detailed literature review. With the help of discomfort questionnaire and “Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)”, the farmers discomfort levels and their mental stress levels were evaluated. Further by the application of ANFIS, an effort has been made to predict the mental stress of farmers during their work activities in hot-climatic conditions based on the associated parameters like “kcal burnt, Pulse rate, High BP, Low BP, and Temperature”, respectively.

Associations Among Home Indoor Environmental Quality Factors and Worker Health while Working from Home during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Mohamad Awada ◽  
Burcin Becerik-Gerber ◽  
Gale Lucas ◽  
Shawn Roll
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Indoor Temperature ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Natural Lighting ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 virus forced office workers to conduct their daily work activities from home over an extended period. Given this unique situation, an opportunity emerged to study the satisfaction of office workers with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) factors of their houses where work activities took place and associate these factors with mental and physical health. We designed and administered a questionnaire that was open for 45 days during the COVID-19 pandemic and received valid data from 988 respondents. The results show that low satisfaction with natural lighting, glare and humidity predicted eye related symptoms, while low satisfaction with noise was a strong predictor of fatigue or tiredness, headaches or migraines, anxiety, and depression or sadness. Nose and throat related symptoms and skin related symptoms were only uniquely predicted by low satisfaction with humidity. Low satisfaction with glare uniquely predicted an increase in musculoskeletal discomfort. Symptoms related to mental stress, rumination or worry were predicted by low satisfaction with air quality and noise. Finally, low satisfaction with noise and indoor temperature predicted the prevalence of symptoms related to trouble concentrating, maintaining attention or focus. Workers with higher income were more satisfied with humidity, air quality and indoor temperature and had better overall mental health. Older individuals had increased satisfaction with natural lighting, humidity, air quality, noise, and indoor temperature. Findings from this study can inform future design practices that focus on hybrid home-work environments by highlighting the impact of IEQ factors on occupant well-being.

Impact of Personal Internet Usage on Employee's Well-Being

2004 ◽  
pp. 246-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pruthikra Mahatanankoon ◽  
Magid Igbaria
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Behavioral Theory ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

The Internet has become one of most technological necessity tools in today’s workplace. With the broad scope of its usefulness and its ease of use, employees find the technology most beneficial to their daily work activities as well as their personal activities. Using the established behavioral theory with data collected from Internet users in the workplace, the chapter investigates the impact of personal Internet usage on employees’ job satisfaction and performance. This chapter also recommends several strategies that management can implement to increase employees’ well-being — such as Workplace Internet Usage Decision Grid, and Adaptive Internet Monitoring and Filtering Policy — while enhancing their work performance through personal Internet usage in the workplace.

Social Participation and Subjective Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin Gao
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Welfare To Work ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Many ◽  
Subjective Outcomes

Chapter 8 investigates the association between Dibao receipt and social participation as well as subjective well-being. The chapter reveals some unintended associations between Dibao receipt and behavioral and subjective outcomes among both urban and rural recipients. Dibao recipients tend to lead a more isolated and detached life and engage in fewer leisure and social activities than their non-recipient peers. The stigma, shame, and despair associated with Dibao receipt and the poor outlook for income and improved social class may lead recipients to be unhappy and have low levels of satisfaction in life. There is also some evidence that receiving Dibao is associated with less time spent on education and work activities, echoing the many challenges faced by Dibao recipients to move from welfare to work.

Onderzoeksnotitie: Validatie van de Nederlandstalige Passieschaal, gebaseerd op het Dualistisch Passiemodel

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja van der Knaap ◽  
Herman Steensma
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Passion For Work

Research note: Validation of the Dutch Passion Scale, based on the Dualistic Model of Passion Research note: Validation of the Dutch Passion Scale, based on the Dualistic Model of Passion This article is a report on the reliability, dimensionality and divergent validity of the Dutch version of the Passion Scale, based on the Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) developed by Vallerand (2010). The DMP posits two types of passion: harmonious and obsessive passion. Each type of passion is associated with different determinants and (work) outcomes. While harmonious passion mainly leads to adaptive, positive outcomes, such as well-being and satisfaction, obsessive passion is often associated with negative outcomes, such as low well-being and addiction.In this study passion for work as well as non-work activities are studied. Employees (N = 116) from a Dutch technical company filled out questionnaires from a digital survey. While analyses demonstrated that all four passion scales (Harmonious/Obsessive passion for Work; Harmonious/Obsessive passion for non-work Activities) had high Cronbach’s Alpha reliabilities, dimensionality of the scales seems less clear. Divergent validity seems to be sufficient: the Harmonious Passion for Work (HP-Work) scale cannot be equated with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, although scores on these instruments correlate strongly.Subjects for special attention and practical recommendations are discussed.

Leisure, Health, and Disability: A Review and Discussion

1990 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda L. Caldwell ◽  
Adrienne A. Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Recreation And Leisure

There is growing evidence that leisure is an important aspect of people's lives. The satisfactions gained from leisure often outweigh those gained from employment or other work activities. Individuals with disabilities are no exception to this phenomenon. Opportunity to engage in leisure activities of one's choosing is paramount to a disabled person's health and well-being. The purposes of this article are to: (a) describe the potential benefits of participation in recreation and leisure to individuals with disabilities, (b) describe what is currently known about leisure and disability, and (c) suggest research directions. An enabling model of leisure and mental health is offered.

Police Crackdowns, Human Rights Abuses, and Sex Work Industry in Nigeria: Evidence From an Empirical Investigation

2020 ◽  
pp. 105756772090713
Author(s):  
Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu ◽  
Olufemi Adeniyi Fawole
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Work ◽  
Human Rights Abuses ◽  
Work Activities

This study undertook a qualitative investigation into police crackdowns as a form of operational control mechanism employed to suppress sex workers and sex work industry in Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed a qualitative research method. One hundred and six female commercial sex workers (41 at street hot spots and 65 in brothels) participated. They were aged between 19 and 47 and selected through a variety of sampling methods including purposive, referral, and venue-based sampling methods. In-depth interview was the instrument used in data collection, and thematic data analysis was employed in analyzing the data. Results indicate that police crackdown is usually experienced by sex workers at street hot spots and in brothels and are often associated with brutality, human rights abuses, and extortion, which have negative impacts on the livelihoods and general well-being of sex workers. Sex workers devised some strategies to escape and avoid police arrests and abuses. Thus, crackdowns merely displace sex workers during intense restrictions but do not reduce sex work activities. Therefore, the study suggests a change in suppressive approach to an inclusive nonviolent method in reducing commercial sex work activities.

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