Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Behavioral Sciences behavsci	2.5	2.6	2011	27 Days	CHF 2200	Submit
Biomedicines biomedicines	3.9	5.2	2013	15.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ejihpe	3.0	4.4	2011	28.4 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Healthcare healthcare	2.4	3.5	2013	20.5 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	20 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Journal of Intelligence jintelligence	2.8	2.8	2013	36.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

13 pages, 1650 KiB

Open AccessArticle

The Relationships Between Short Video Usage and Subjective Well-Being: Mediation Models and Network Analysis

by Guanghui Zhai, Jiahui Su, Zhouying Chen, Yang Feng, Yunpeng Jiang, Tour Liu and Xia Wu

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 1082; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14111082 - 12 Nov 2024

Viewed by 503

On short video platforms, individuals can not only passively browse videos but also actively engage in behaviors such as liking and commenting on videos. However, the mechanisms by how active and passive usage of short videos affect subjective well-being remains unclear. Thus, this [...] Read more.

On short video platforms, individuals can not only passively browse videos but also actively engage in behaviors such as liking and commenting on videos. However, the mechanisms by how active and passive usage of short videos affect subjective well-being remains unclear. Thus, this study aims to explore these mechanisms through path analysis and network analysis. We employed the Short Video Usage Questionnaire, Subjective Well-Being Scale, and Interaction Anxiety Scale to survey 1086 participants. The results indicated (1) the active usage positively predicted life satisfaction and positive affect, while passive usage failed to predict any of them. (2) Social anxiety mediated the relationship between short video usage and subjective well-being. Active usage enhanced life satisfaction and positive affect by alleviating social anxiety, while reducing negative affect by decreasing social anxiety. At the same time, passive usage reduced life satisfaction and positive affect by exacerbating social anxiety while increasing negative affect by intensifying social anxiety. (3) Network analysis revealed that “live interaction” behavior was a core activity for alleviating social anxiety and enhancing subjective well-being. The findings highlight the significant role of short video usage in subjective well-being and provide empirical evidence to guide users in the rational and positive usage of short video platforms. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

16 pages, 6686 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Physical Engagement in Face-to-Face Interaction Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms of Interaction Partners in the Workplace

by Jong-Hyeok Lee, Nobuo Sato, Taiki Ogata, Kazuo Yano and Yoshihiro Miyake

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14111006 - 30 Oct 2024

Viewed by 571

Abstract

Individuals develop interdependence through interactions. The process of physical coordination during face-to-face interactions facilitates relationship formation, emotional experiences, and emotional contagion. Workplaces inherently involve organic and continuous face-to-face interactions. Examining the interpersonal association between physical movement and emotional state among employees in the [...] Read more.

Individuals develop interdependence through interactions. The process of physical coordination during face-to-face interactions facilitates relationship formation, emotional experiences, and emotional contagion. Workplaces inherently involve organic and continuous face-to-face interactions. Examining the interpersonal association between physical movement and emotional state among employees in the workplace is crucial for understanding an organization’s emotional dynamics. This study investigated the association between patterns of physical engagement during face-to-face interactions and depressive symptoms with those of interaction partners in a real-world workplace setting. The analysis utilized face-to-face interaction data from 449 employees across ten organizations, measured using wearable devices, along with a self-reported depression scale. The results showed that employees’ average physical engagement negatively correlated with the average depressive symptoms of their interaction partners, rather than their own. The association remained robust regardless of the number of relationships or workplace type. Furthermore, the depressive symptoms of individuals who had a significant influence on interpersonal relationships within organizations negatively correlated with their and their partner’s physical engagement. Our findings have important implications for the epidemiological understanding of organizational mental health in relation to face-to-face interactions among employees. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

17 pages, 319 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Emotional and Work-Related Factors in the Self-Assessment of Work Ability among Italian Healthcare Workers

by Nicola Magnavita, Igor Meraglia and Carlo Chiorri

Healthcare 2024, 12(17), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171731 - 30 Aug 2024

Viewed by 572

Abstract

The Work Ability Index (WAI) is the most commonly used tool for evaluating work capacity. Self-assessments made by workers can be influenced by various occupational and emotional factors. We wanted to study the association of work-related factors, such as work annoyance, stress, overcommitment, [...] Read more.

The Work Ability Index (WAI) is the most commonly used tool for evaluating work capacity. Self-assessments made by workers can be influenced by various occupational and emotional factors. We wanted to study the association of work-related factors, such as work annoyance, stress, overcommitment, job satisfaction, social support, and emotional factors, such as anxiety, depression, and happiness, with work ability, in a sample of 490 healthcare workers from an Italian public health company. A principal component analysis indicated the presence of two components of the WAI questionnaire; the first expresses “subjectively estimated work ability” (SEWA), and the second refers to “ill-health-related work ability” (IHRWA). Using stepwise multiple hierarchical linear regression, we identified the factors that best predicted the total score on the WAI and on the two components. The total score was negatively predicted by anxiety, depression, a lack of happiness, low job satisfaction, overcommitment, and work annoyance. Age, being female, anxiety, and occupational stress were associated with a reduction in the IHRWA component score, while overcommitment, work annoyance, a lack of social support, depression, and a lack of happiness were negatively associated with the SEWA component. These results can help interpret those of epidemiological studies and provide guidance on ways to improve work ability. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

17 pages, 1201 KiB

Open AccessArticle

You Reap What You Sow: Customer Courtesy and Employees’ Prosocial Service Behavior

by Cuicui Pan and Hyung-Min Choi

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 736; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090736 - 24 Aug 2024

Viewed by 713

Abstract

Smooth and effective interactions between customers and customer-contact employees are important for building seamless service delivery. The present study examined the influence of customer courtesy on customer-contact employees’ prosocial service behavior. Additionally, the mediating role of organization-based self-esteem and the moderating role of [...] Read more.

Smooth and effective interactions between customers and customer-contact employees are important for building seamless service delivery. The present study examined the influence of customer courtesy on customer-contact employees’ prosocial service behavior. Additionally, the mediating role of organization-based self-esteem and the moderating role of focus of attention at work are investigated. Data were collected from 401 customer-contact employees from the South Korean hospitality industry. The results demonstrated that customer courtesy positively influenced prosocial service behavior, and organization-based self-esteem mediated this relationship. Furthermore, employees’ focus of attention at work moderated the relationship between customer courtesy and organization-based self-esteem, such that the relationship was stronger for employees with a high focus of attention. Similarly, the focus of attention also moderated the relationship between organization-based self-esteem and prosocial service behavior. The findings have important theoretical and practical implications by demonstrating the role of external resources to promote prosocial service behavior. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

14 pages, 577 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Social Anxiety among Middle-Aged Teachers in Secondary Education Schools

by Lihan Guo, Ratanaporn Awiphan, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Penkarn Kanjanarat and Danny Wedding

Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(8), 2390-2403; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14080158 - 18 Aug 2024

Viewed by 1279

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of social anxiety symptoms (SASs) and its associated factors among middle-aged teachers in secondary education schools. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024 among 341 secondary education schoolteachers aged 45–59 [...] Read more.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of social anxiety symptoms (SASs) and its associated factors among middle-aged teachers in secondary education schools. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024 among 341 secondary education schoolteachers aged 45–59 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, involving an online survey. Effects of psychosocial variables on SASs were investigated, including attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, neuroticism and extraversion personality traits, loneliness, perceived social stress, job burnout, and anxiety and depression. Multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of SASs. Results: This study found that 98 out of 341 (28.7%) teachers presented SASs. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that marital status (β = 0.103, 95% CI [0.437, 3.404]), income (β = 0.087, 95% CI [0.049, 3.758]), extraversion (β = −0.179, 95% CI [−0.573, −0.198]), attachment anxiety (β = 0.165, 95% CI [0.106, 0.359]), attachment avoidance (β = 0.145, 95% CI [0.066, 0.243]), depression (β = 0.242, 95% CI [0.248, 0.862]), loneliness (β = 0.182, 95% CI [0.099, 0.580]), and perceived social stress (β = 0.235, 95% CI [0.131, 0.373]) were significant predictors of SASs, explaining 51.1% of the variance. Conclusion: This study discovered a relatively high prevalence of SASs among middle-aged secondary schoolteachers. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

15 pages, 311 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Exploring the Impact of a Supportive Work Environment on Chinese L2 Teachers’ Emotions: A Partial Least Squares-SEM Approach

by Yonghong Zeng, Jiaying Yu, Hanwei Wu and Wentao Liu

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 370; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14050370 - 28 Apr 2024

Cited by 4 | Viewed by 1291

Abstract

Second language (L2) teachers’ emotions can influence their well-being and students’ performance. However, most of the existing studies have focused on the role of individual factors in affecting L2 teachers’ emotions, while leaving environmental factors underexplored. To fill this gap, this study aimed [...] Read more.

Second language (L2) teachers’ emotions can influence their well-being and students’ performance. However, most of the existing studies have focused on the role of individual factors in affecting L2 teachers’ emotions, while leaving environmental factors underexplored. To fill this gap, this study aimed to examine how the four dimensions of a supportive work environment (SWE) (perceived climate, PC; supervisory relationship, SR; peer group interaction, PGI; and perceived organization support, POS) relate to L2 teachers’ emotions (enjoyment, anxiety, pride, and anger). A sample of 406 Chinese L2 teachers completed two valid scales to measure their SWE and emotions. The data were analyzed by Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS 3 software. The results showed that (1) PC, PGI, and POS had a positive and significant effect on enjoyment, while SR had no significant effect; (2) PGI and POS had a negative and significant effect on anxiety, while PC and SR had no significant effect; (3) PGI had a positive and significant effect on pride, while the other three dimensions had no significant effect; and (4) POS had a negative and significant effect on anger, while the other three dimensions had no significant effect. The study concludes with some implications for L2 teachers’ education. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

17 pages, 1272 KiB

Open AccessArticle

The Chain Mediating Role of Teachers’ Job Stress in the Influence of Distributed School Leadership on Job Satisfaction: Evidence from China, the United States, England, and Australia

by Jian Li, Eryong Xue and Yuxuan Liu

Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040279 - 27 Mar 2024

Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1935

Abstract

Distributed leadership has been shown to improve teacher job satisfaction and reduce teacher job stress. However, few studies have thoroughly explored the indirect effects of distributed leadership on increasing the teachers’ burden in school administration and management, thereby increasing work stress, and decreasing [...] Read more.

Distributed leadership has been shown to improve teacher job satisfaction and reduce teacher job stress. However, few studies have thoroughly explored the indirect effects of distributed leadership on increasing the teachers’ burden in school administration and management, thereby increasing work stress, and decreasing job satisfaction. Data from the Teaching and Learning International Survey were analyzed to investigate the relationships among distributed school leadership, teachers’ job stress, and job satisfaction. A total of 3976 teachers from 198 junior high schools in Shanghai, 2560 teachers from 166 junior high schools in the United States, 2376 teachers from 157 junior high schools in England, and 3573 teachers from 238 junior high schools in Australia were selected and examined using structural equation modeling. The results revealed that distributed school leadership directly predicted teachers’ job satisfaction; teachers’ job stress had an independent mediating effect on distributed leadership and teachers’ job satisfaction, whereas teachers’ time spent participating in school leadership had no mediating effect. We discuss the benefits of distributed school leadership on teachers’ job satisfaction and the possible mechanisms for promoting it in practice. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

15 pages, 1349 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Associations between COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Overtime, Perceived Chronic Stress and Burnout Symptoms in German General Practitioners and Practice Personnel—A Prospective Study

by Lucas Küppers, Julian Göbel, Benjamin Aretz, Monika A. Rieger and Birgitta Weltermann

Healthcare 2024, 12(4), 479; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12040479 - 16 Feb 2024

Cited by 2 | Viewed by 1372

Abstract

Background: The mental burdens of general practitioners (GPs) and practice assistants (PrAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic are well investigated. Work-related conditions like overtime are known to contribute to perceived chronic stress and burnout symptoms. However, there is limited evidence regarding the specific mechanisms, [...] Read more.

Background: The mental burdens of general practitioners (GPs) and practice assistants (PrAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic are well investigated. Work-related conditions like overtime are known to contribute to perceived chronic stress and burnout symptoms. However, there is limited evidence regarding the specific mechanisms, which link pandemic-related overtime, chronic stress and burnout symptoms. This study used data from the IMPROVEjob trial to improve psychological well-being in general practice personnel. Methods: This prospective study with 226 German GPs and PrAs used the baseline (pre-pandemic: October 2019 to March 2020) and follow-up data (pandemic: October 2020 to April 2021) of the IMPROVEjob trial. Overtime was self-reported as hours above the regular work time. Perceived chronic stress was assessed using the Trier Inventory for the Assessment of Chronic Stress Screening Scale (TICS-SSCS), while burnout symptoms were evaluated using a short version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). A mediation analysis investigated the differences of the three main variables between pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. Results: Burnout symptoms increased significantly from baseline to follow-up (p = 0.003). Overtime correlated positively with burnout symptoms (Total Effect: 0.13; 95% CI: 0.03, 0.23). Decomposition of the total effect revealed a significant indirect effect over perceived chronic stress (0.11; 95% CI: 0.06, 0.18) and no significant direct effect (0.02; 95% CI: −0.08, 0.12), indicating a full mediation. Conclusion: In this large longitudinal study, pandemic-related overtime led to significantly higher levels of burnout symptoms, linked by a pathway through perceived chronic stress. Future prevention strategies need to aim at reducing the likelihood of overtime to ensure the mental well-being of practice personnel. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

16 pages, 868 KiB

Open AccessArticle

An Italian Survey and Focus Groups on Fibromyalgia Impairment: Impact on Work and Possible Reasonable Accommodations

by Michael Tenti, William Raffaeli, Mery Paroli, Gabriele Gamberi, Riccardo Vincis, Barbara Suzzi, Corrado Fagnani, Laura Camoni and Virgilia Toccaceli

Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 216; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020216 - 16 Jan 2024

Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1183

Abstract

Fibromyalgia symptoms affect the sufferers’ working life; however, through reasonable accommodations in workplaces, they can continue to work satisfactorily. There are no Italian studies on factors that facilitate or hinder fibromyalgia-affected people’s working life. Our objective was to explore, in a pre-pandemic setting, [...] Read more.

Fibromyalgia symptoms affect the sufferers’ working life; however, through reasonable accommodations in workplaces, they can continue to work satisfactorily. There are no Italian studies on factors that facilitate or hinder fibromyalgia-affected people’s working life. Our objective was to explore, in a pre-pandemic setting, the quality of working life of fibromyalgia sufferers and reasonable accommodations to improve it. Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied; a survey-questionnaire, participatory-developed, was online-administered to a sample of self-reported FM sufferers (N = 1176). Then, two Focus Groups (FGs), involving 15 fibromyalgia-affected women, were held. Data were analyzed by a thematic analysis approach. Among survey-respondents, 20% were unemployed and only 14% went to work gladly. Variability of pain (84%) and fatigue (90%) were the most perceived reasons for difficulties at work. Negative relationships at work were reported by most participants. The FGs’ discussions addressed different strategies for overcoming the main obstacle of “not being believed by colleagues and employers” and reasonable accommodations. However, a negative hopeless attitude towards the solution of problems at work was also apparent. Different critical issues in the workplace emerged from the survey and the FGs. Coordinated actions, according to a transdisciplinary approach, are needed to manage fibromyalgia-induced difficulties in the workplace. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

15 pages, 1829 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Evidence for a Negative Loss Spiral between Co-Worker Social Support and Burnout: Can Psychosocial Safety Climate Break the Cycle?

by Sarven S. McLinton, Stephanie D. Jamieson, Michelle R. Tuckey, Maureen F. Dollard and Mikaela S. Owen

Healthcare 2023, 11(24), 3168; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11243168 - 14 Dec 2023

Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1566

Abstract

Previous research suggests that co-worker social support predicts burnout, but this relationship may be far more complex, with the potential for a reciprocal cycle of loss. Leading research on loss spirals has explicitly called for more research on interindividual factors such as social [...] Read more.

Previous research suggests that co-worker social support predicts burnout, but this relationship may be far more complex, with the potential for a reciprocal cycle of loss. Leading research on loss spirals has explicitly called for more research on interindividual factors such as social support and, by extension, how interventions that operate on these interpersonal resources could play a role in primary and secondary prevention (i.e., intervening in cycles of loss). In this study, we explore the reciprocal relationship between burnout and co-worker social support, with psychosocial safety climate (PSC) as an upstream predictor and moderator of this relationship. Using hierarchical linear modelling (N = 380 frontline healthcare workers, nested within N = 63 teams) on longitudinal data, we found a reciprocal relationship between burnout and co-worker support, which was both triggered and moderated by PSC. These findings provide initial evidence for a social support–burnout loss spiral, wherein individuals with poor co-worker support are more likely to become burnt-out, and in this depleted state they are subsequently less likely to reach out for those social supports when available, which would, in turn, lead to further burnout. This social support–burnout loss spiral is exacerbated when working in a low-PSC context, as the environment does not send positive safety signals about resource scarcity and replenishment. Therefore, PSC may be a potential target for intervention both in primary prevention (i.e., stopping the loss spiral in the first instance) and in secondary intervention, as high PSC signals to workers already in the burnout–support loss cycle when it is safe to reinvest resources or engage in recovery behavior. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

19 pages, 971 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Frugal or Sustainable? The Interplay of Consumers’ Personality Traits and Self-Regulated Minds in Recycling Behavior

by Christina Soyoung Song, Ji Young Lee, Renissa Mutha and Mijin Kim

Sustainability 2023, 15(24), 16821; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416821 - 14 Dec 2023

Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1803

Abstract

Through the lens of self-regulation theory (SRT), this study investigates the following: (1) the ways in which consumers’ personality traits of conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness increase their self-regulated mindsets of frugality and green efficacy; (2) whether frugality facilitates green efficacy; and (3) whether [...] Read more.

Through the lens of self-regulation theory (SRT), this study investigates the following: (1) the ways in which consumers’ personality traits of conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness increase their self-regulated mindsets of frugality and green efficacy; (2) whether frugality facilitates green efficacy; and (3) whether frugality and green efficacy ultimately affect recycling behavior. This study proposes modeling the duality of the self-regulated mindsets of frugality and green efficacy as the reason why consumers engage in recycling behavior. This study conducted an online survey among U.S. consumers that garnered 400 responses for the empirical data analysis. The results reveal that frugality is positively influenced by conscientiousness and openness, whereas green efficacy is facilitated by agreeableness but not by openness. Notably, frugality contributes to green efficacy, which indicates the causal duality of the self-regulated mindset as a motive in recycling behavior. Both frugality and green efficacy predict greater recycling behavior. The findings provide theoretical and practical implications for consumers’ recycling behavior and the development of effective public promotion strategies for the disposal of waste and recycling. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

16 pages, 1162 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Does Accountability Aggravate the Risk of Teacher Burnout? Evidence from the Chinese Education System

by Guanyu Li and Kwok Kuen Tsang

Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 772; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13090772 - 15 Sep 2023

Cited by 3 | Viewed by 1693

Abstract

External and internal accountabilities and emotional labor are possible factors triggering teacher burnout, but the relationships between the constructs have not been fully addressed. Thus, this study aimed to construct and test a chain mediation model to demonstrate the relationships between external accountability [...] Read more.

External and internal accountabilities and emotional labor are possible factors triggering teacher burnout, but the relationships between the constructs have not been fully addressed. Thus, this study aimed to construct and test a chain mediation model to demonstrate the relationships between external accountability and burnout, mediated by internal accountability and emotional labor sequentially. By surveying 814 teachers (years of teaching: M = 13.42, SD = 10.97) from 10 provinces in China, it shows: (1) external and internal accountabilities are both negatively related to burnout; (2) internal accountability, deep acting, and expression of naturally felt emotions mediate the relationship between external accountability and burnout; (3) internal accountability and surface acting sequentially play a chain mediating role between external accountability and burnout; and (4) internal accountability and expression of naturally felt emotions sequentially play a chain mediating role between external accountability and teacher burnout. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

Topic Menu

Topic Editors

Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Work-Related Health and Well-Being

Topic Information

Keywords

Participating Journals

Published Papers (12 papers)

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI