A Test of Two Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Employee Well-Being

Kaplan, Seth A.; Bradley-Geist, Jill C.; Ahmad, Afra S.; Anderson, Amanda J.; Hargrove, Amber K.; Lindsey, Alex

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“…Based on the matching criteria, studies evaluating the following intervention types were included: meditation (40,41,42,43), stress management (44,45,46), and positive psychology (47,48). Their sample size varied between 40-296 participants.…”

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“…Their sample size varied between 40-296 participants. Four studies were carried out among office workers (40,46,47,48), three included high stress professions (41,42,43), and two included manufacturing workers (44,45). Similar to studies evaluating brief interventions, these studies were conducted predominantly in high and middle-income countries.…”

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“…Similar to studies evaluating brief interventions, these studies were conducted predominantly in high and middle-income countries. Six studies were RCT (40,41,42,45,46,48) and the remaining had quasi-experimental designs (43,44,47). One study included two intervention groups (40).…”

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“…One study included two intervention groups (40). Unlike the brief interventions, six studies had longer follow-ups of between 1-6 months (40,41,43,45,47,48), and three studies used pre/post-test assessments (42,44,46). Common interventions were mainly delivered face-to-face (40,41,42,44,43,46,48), and two were computer-based (45,47).…”

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“…However, the evidence on the effectiveness of the matched common versions is limited as well. Two RCT evaluating common positive interventions were identified (47,48), but only one had low risk of bias. This RCT evaluated the "Working for Wellness Program" (48) and showed long-term effectiveness by increasing participants' subjective, psychological, and work-related well-being throughout a 6-month period.…”

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A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings

Ivandić

Freeman²,

Birner³

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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The present study offers an overview of the evidence on the effectiveness of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings and comparison of their effects with corresponding interventions of common (ie, longer) duration. It discusses the findings in the light of quality appraisal of included studies and emphasizes the need for further research with methodologically rigorous study designs and enhanced reporting of methods. Affiliation 99Review Scand J Work Environ Health. 2017;43(2):99-108. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3616 A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings Objectives The aim of the systematic review was to provide an overview of the evidence on the effectiveness of brief interventions targeting mental health and well-being in organizational settings and compare their effects with corresponding interventions of common (ie, longer) duration.Methods An extensive systematic search was conducted using the Medline and PsycINFO databases for the period of 2000-2016. Randomized-controlled trials (RCT) and quasi-experimental studies evaluating primary or secondary brief interventions carried out in the workplace settings were included. Subsequently, common interventions matching brief interventions by type and assessed outcomes were included. The methodological quality of included studies was appraised using NICE guidelines, and the best evidence synthesis approach was applied. ResultsThe review identified 11 brief interventions and 9 corresponding common interventions. Included studies varied substantially in sample size and characteristics, methodological quality, duration of follow-up, types of intervention, and assessed outcomes. All but one study evaluating brief interventions had high risk of bias. No evidence was found on the effectiveness of brief stress management, relaxation, massage, mindfulness meditation, or multimodal interventions. We found limited evidence on the effectiveness of brief positive psychology interventions.Conclusions Our review highlights the need for high-quality studies evaluating brief mental health and wellbeing interventions in organizational settings. Future studies should use methodologically rigorous designs and improved reporting of methods and results to provide conclusive evidence on the effectiveness and sustainability of the intervention effects.Key terms brief intervention; mental health; occupational health; organization; prevention; promotion; workplace; workplace intervention. The majority of people spend a great part of their lives at work, therefore it is very important to address determinants of workplace-related mental health and develop effective strategies to preserve it. One of the major risk factors leading to poor mental health and well-being is work-related stress, affecting more than 40 million individuals across the European Union (1). Long-term exposure to work-related stress is associated with an increased risk of depression and may contribute to a range of other debilitatin...

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confidence: 99%

Section: Summary Of Studies Evaluating Matched Common (Ie Longer) Inmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Summary Of Studies Evaluating Matched Common (Ie Longer) Inmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings

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Freeman²,

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Gratitude at Work Scale (GAWS)

Komase

Watanabe

Sasaki

et al. 2020

Journal of Occupational Health

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Objectives Workplace gratitude is important for improving work‐related outcomes and individual well‐being. Although the gratitude at work scale (GAWS) was developed in the United States, it has not been corroborated in Asian countries with interdependent cultures. This study aimed to develop and validate the GAWS among Japanese workers. Method Japanese workers completed online surveys at baseline (N = 206) and 2 weeks later (N = 103). The Japanese GAWS was developed according to the international guidelines. We measured (a) trait gratitude as comparison for the criterion‐related validity, (b) work‐related outcomes/factors (eg, work engagement), and (c) well‐being (eg, eudemonic well‐being at work) as comparisons for convergent validity. Cronbach's alpha, intra‐class correlation coefficients (ICCs), and measurement errors were calculated to assess reliability; measurement validity was evaluated by correlational analyses and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results A total of 206 and 93 workers were included for baseline and follow‐up analyses, respectively. Cronbach's alpha and ICCs of the Japanese GAWS ranged from 0.81 to 0.91. CFA showed that the 2‐factor model (ie, gratitude for (a) a supportive work environment and (b) meaningful work) demonstrated a good fit (χ 2 (34) = 67.58, CFI = 0.967, TLI = 0.956, RMSEA = 0.069, SRMR = 0.037), similar to the original version. As we had hypothesized, overall GAWS and the two domains were significantly correlated with trait gratitude, work‐related outcomes/factors, and well‐being. Conclusions The Japanese GAWS demonstrated good reliability and validity. Future research should explore mechanisms related to workplace gratitude and further intervention studies among workers.

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Effects of gratitude intervention on mental health and well-being among workers: A systematic review

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Hori

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A Test of Two Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Employee Well-Being

Cited by 101 publications

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A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings

A systematic review of brief mental health and well-being interventions in organizational settings

Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Gratitude at Work Scale (GAWS)

Effects of gratitude intervention on mental health and well-being among workers: A systematic review

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