scholarly journals Organisational Climate, Role Stress, and Public Employees’ Job Satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Pecino ◽  
Miguel A. Mañas ◽  
Pedro A. Díaz-Fúnez ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
David Padilla-Góngora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organisational Climate

The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model is an integrative theoretical framework for monitoring workplaces with the aim to increase job engagement and prevent burnout. This framework is of great interest since the management of job resources and demands can negatively affect employees, especially in organisational contexts characterised by high job demands. This study uses the job demands-resources model to investigate the relationships between organisational climate, role stress, and employee well-being (burnout and job satisfaction) in public organisations. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The research participants are 442 public employees. A structural equation model was developed (organisational climate, job satisfaction, burnout, role stress). These confirm that organisational climate is correlated with role stress (−0.594), job satisfaction (0.746), and burnout (−0.408), while role stress is correlated with burnout (0.953) and job satisfaction (−0.685). Finally, there is a correlation between burnout and job satisfaction that is negative and significant (−0.664). The study confirms that a positive organisational climate could lead to less stressed and burned-out workers and, at the same time, to more satisfied employees with improved well-being.

scholarly journals Motivational Climate and Physical Activity: A Multigroup Analysis in Romanian and Spanish University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Georgian Badicu ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Family Functionality

Background: Motivational climate in sport is a psychosocial construct which is related with several factors, such as healthy habits and well-being, and is influenced by teachers, trainers, and parents. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between motivational climate, family functionality, and physical activity within a population of students from Spain and Romania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of university students specialization: physical education (n = 605; 20.71 ± 2.42 years old), using the perceived motivational climate in sport questionnaire-2 (PMCSQ-2), the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), and the family functionality scale (APGAR) as the main instruments. IBM SPSS Amos was used for data analysis in the structural equation model that was developed. Results: We observed positive relationships between task-oriented climate, family functionality, and the level of physical activity, showing higher regression weights for Spanish university students. Ego-oriented climate was negatively related to family functionality in Spanish university students, while this association was positive in Romanian students. Moreover, the relationship between physical activity and functional family was stronger in respondents from Spain. Conclusions: It can be pointed out that a better family functionality can promote higher levels of physical activity and self-determined motivations in sports shown by task-oriented motivational climates. Thus, it is essential to take into account the influence of family in the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

scholarly journals Role Stress and Work Engagement as Antecedents of Job Satisfaction: Results From Portugal

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Moura ◽  
Alejandro Orgambídez-Ramos ◽  
Gabriela Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Motivational Process ◽  
Practical Level

With more organizations looking for employees who take initiative and respond creatively to the challenges of the job, engagement becomes important at both individual and organizational levels. Engaged employees are generally more satisfied with their work, committed and effective at work. According to the JDR model (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004), engagement may be produced by two types of working conditions: job demands (i.e., role stress) and job resources (i.e., self-efficacy). This study examines the role of role stress (role ambiguity and role conflict) and work engagement as antecedents of job satisfaction. A cross sectional study using online questionnaires was conducted. The sample consisted of 312 Portuguese workers. Hierarchical multiple regressions analyses have revealed that job satisfaction was significantly predicted by role conflict and work engagement. Results support JDR model by showing that positive outcomes, such as job satisfaction, may be predicted by motivational process and job demands. On a practical level, JDR model provides a framework for understanding motivating workplaces and engaged and satisfied employees.

scholarly journals Role of Restorativeness in Improving the Psychological Well-Being of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Ain Nabilla Mohd Yusli ◽  
Samsilah Roslan ◽  
Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh ◽  
Zeinab Ghiami ◽  
Noorlila Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Attention Restoration ◽  
Relationship Of

Many university students experience high levels of study-related fatigue, hence, necessitating opportunities for restoration. They could potentially benefit from campus-based physical activities that provide them with effective restoration breaks and allow them to return to their studies cognitively refreshed. Thus, a cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the association between perceived restorativeness among postgraduates and their psychological well-being by using the four constructs of Kaplan's attention restoration theory (ART): fascination, being away, extent, and compatibility. In this study, nature view windows were also used as a moderator. Malaysian postgraduate students [n = 192; 94 females; age in years (M = 30.64, SD = 2.73)] completed the Ryff's scale of psychological wellbeing (PWB) and perceived restorativeness scale for activity (PRAS). This study used the partial least squares-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to examine these relationships. The results demonstrate that three ART constructs, namely, being away, fascination, and compatibility, are significant predictors of psychological well-being across the sample size. Furthermore, for participants who reside in university dormitories, windows that overlook nature can enhance the relationship of being away, compatibility, and fascination to psychological well-being, compared with those with less natural views. Thus, this study confirmed the moderating effect of nature view windows and provided insight into the ART constructs that facilitate and enhance restorative experiences. By strengthening ART with additional factors, this study has also contributed toward the improvement of the psychological well-being of university students.

“Please, bring me some coffee”: Illegitimate tasks as the explanation for the relationship between organisational sexism and occupational well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3-2020) ◽  
pp. 124-140
Author(s):  
Carolina Pía García Johnson ◽  
Kathleen Otto
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organisational Climate ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Relationship

While overt forms of sexism in organisations are on the decline, covert ones are becoming the norm. This article argues that illegitimate tasks are a disguised form of gender-based discrimination and harassment. To support this argument, evidence is provided about the effects of sexism on occupational well-being that are caused by undertaking illegitimate tasks. The authors focus on the relationship between sexist organisational climate and illegitimate tasks and the resulting effects on job satisfaction and irritation. The empirical data used in the analyses were obtained from a cross-sectional study of a sample of German psychologists. After controlling for the effects of gender, the results provided evidence of the negative effects that a sexist organisational climate has on irritation and job satisfaction, mediated by illegitimate tasks.

scholarly journals Unsustainable Working Conditions: The Association of Destructive Leadership, Use of Technology, and Workload with Workaholism and Exhaustion

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Molino ◽  
Claudio Cortese ◽  
Chiara Ghislieri
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Destructive Leadership ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Job demands typical of the current working environments and negative leadership styles may be considered unsustainable factors able to decrease workers well-being. Moreover, contrary to the idea that workaholism is an innate individual characteristic, a recent perspective considers the working context able to foster its insurgence. In order to investigate unsustainable dynamics within organizations, this study aimed at examining whether (1) destructive leadership increases workload and supplemental work supported by technology, (2) the three job demands increases workaholism, and (3) workaholism mediates their relationship with exhaustion. A convenience sample of 432 workers filled in a self-report questionnaire. The structural equation model results showed a positive relationship between destructive leadership and workload, off-work hour Technology-Assisted Job Demand (off-TAJD), and workaholism. Moreover, both workload and off-TAJD partially mediated the relationship between destructive leadership and workaholism. Finally, workaholism was a mediator between the three demands and exhaustion. The study confirmed a positive association between job demands and workaholism, and, in turn, their association with exhaustion, highlighting in particular the role of two under-investigated determinants, namely destructive leadership and off-TAJD, as unsustainable working conditions. Despite limitations, above all the cross-sectional design, this study provided useful indications for research and practice.

scholarly journals Prevention of Children’s Burnout at School through the Tutoring and Guidance Process. A Structural Equation Model Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 356
Author(s):  
Jorge Expósito-López ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
José Javier Romero-Díaz de la Guardia ◽  
Noelia Parejo-Jiménez ◽  
Sonia Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Fit Index

The school burnout of children, defined as physical and mental exhaustion due to a lack of adjustment to the educational context, constitutes a serious problem in contemporary education. Thus, the determination of the elements that influence it and the possible strategies for avoiding it are key in the process of improving children’s well-being. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 569 children aged 8 to 13 at eight primary education schools in Granada (Spain). With the aim of examining the association between the possible exhaustion of children and planned tutoring and guidance activities, a structural equation model (SEM) as the analytical technique was used. The results show good fit indices for the model (comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.955; normalised fit index (NFI) = 0.956; incremental fit index (IFI) = 0.946; root mean squared error approximation (RMSEA) = 0.089), which reflects the need for tutoring and guidance activities that are infused throughout the entire teaching process in order to preserve children’s well-being.

Engaging leadership in the job demands-resources model

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 446-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Job Resources ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to integrate leadership into the job demands-resources (JD-R) model. Based on self-determination theory, it was argued that engaging leaders who inspire, strengthen, and connect their followers would reduce employee’s levels of burnout and increase their levels of work engagement. Design/methodology/approach – An online survey was conducted among a representative sample of the Dutch workforce (n=1,213) and the research model was tested using structural equation modeling. Findings – It appeared that leadership only had an indirect effect on burnout and engagement – via job demands and job resources – but not a direct effect. Moreover, leadership also had a direct relationship with organizational outcomes such as employability, performance, and commitment. Research limitations/implications – The study used a cross-sectional design and all variables were based on self-reports. Hence, results should be replicated in a longitudinal study and using more objective measures (e.g. for work performance). Practical implications – Since engaged leaders, who inspire, strengthen, and connect their followers, provide a work context in which employees thrive, organizations are well advised to promote engaging leadership. Social implications – Leadership seems to be a crucial factor which has an indirect impact – via job demands and job resources – on employee well-being. Originality/value – The study demonstrates that engaging leadership can be integrated into the JD-R framework.

scholarly journals Love Hurts: The Influence of Social Relations on Exercise Self-Efficacy for Older Adults with Osteoarthritis

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Cotter ◽  
Aurora M. Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Strain

Exercise self-efficacy is a powerful predictor of physical activity behavior, which enhances health and well-being for older adults. Social relations have been proposed as influential precursors for exercise self-efficacy. In a longitudinal study of 160 older adults with osteoarthritis (76.9% women), the authors found that social support (but not social strain) significantly predicted exercise self-efficacy in a structural equation model examining cross-sectional data: χ2(178, N = 160) = 264.57, p < .01; RMSEA = .06; CFI = .92; TLI = .90. When data were examined longitudinally, however, social strain (but not social support) significantly predicted lower exercise self-efficacy 1 year later: χ2(233, N = 160) = 288.64, p < .01; RMSEA = .04; CFI = .96; TLI = .95. Results support the negativity effect, suggesting that social strain might be the more potent aspect of social relations and should be the target of interventions.

scholarly journals Diversity issues in Nigeria’s healthcare sector: implications on organizational commitment. A cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni ◽  
Tomike Olawande ◽  
Maxwell Olokundun ◽  
Charles Iruonagbe ◽  
Iyanu Adelekan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Workplace diversity is increasingly gaining the attention of healthcare organizations, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. However, little is understood from existing literature about how workforce diversity affects employees’ satisfaction and organisational commitment in the workplace. Consequently, this paper showed the direct and mediating relationships between diversity of workforce, job satisfaction and employee commitment to the organization. Methods: Copies of the structured questionnaire have been given to 133 public healthcare employees in Nigeria’s Ministry of Health in Lagos state.  Statistical analysis for the study included descriptive measures and multi-variate analysis, using structural equation modelling. Results: Outcomes from statistical analysis supports direct and mediating relationships between the research variables. Gender and ethical diversity had significant influences on job satisfaction at r = 0.35 (p < 0.05) and r = 0.28 (p < 0.05) respectively. The following mediating relationships were also statistically confirmed: job satisfaction related with affective commitment (r = 0.41, p < 0.05) and normative commitment (r = 0.26, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Based on the results of the statistical analysis, the study concludes that there is a relationship between diversity of employees and job satisfaction, diversity of employees and organizational commitment and the influence of work satisfaction on organizational commitment.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting University Students’ Perspectives on Cyberbullying Factors Affecting

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Ayşe TAŞTEKİN OUYABA
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting

This research is a cross-sectional study. It was conducted with 340 students studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. Data were collected through a questionnaire. T-test, Mann Whitney U, and Chi-square test were used to compare the sociodemographic and internet usage characteristics of the students according to their gender. Data were evaluated with Structural Equation Model. Being a woman is associated with better motivation (β: = -.20, p = 0.000) and health behaviors (β= -.22, p = 0.000). High motivation is associated with better behavioral skills (β= .15, p = 0.005) and better health behaviors (β= .28, p = 0.000). Better health behaviors indicate a decrease in cyber victimization (β= -.11, p = 0.042). It was observed that female students’ sensitivity towards preventing and preventing cyberbullying was higher than male students. Students with a high level of motivation have better behavioral skills and health behaviors. Students with better behavioral skills and health behaviors were less exposed to cyber victimization.

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