Does psychological work environment matter? Relationship between psychological climate reflecting individual perception of work environment and stress among public servants

Mozgovoy, Vadym

doi:10.1080/23311975.2021.2010483

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“…, 2007). Additionally, public sector employees seek more social support at work (Mozgovoy, 2022; Taylor and Westover, 2011), which is consistent with numerous previous studies. Because Bangladesh is a collectivist society with an extended family structure (Hofstede, 2011), there is a strong sense of social and familial bonding, particularly in rural areas and thus positive communication is more likely to occur at work.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…The social interaction variable has a significant positive relationship with job satisfaction, indicating that when high levels of social interaction (positive communication, sharing problems, receiving support and cooperating) exist at work, high levels of job satisfaction prevail, which is consistent with numerous previous studies (Harris et al, 2007). Additionally, public sector employees seek more social support at work (Mozgovoy, 2022;Taylor and Westover, 2011), which is consistent with numerous previous studies. Because Bangladesh is a collectivist society with an extended family structure (Hofstede, 2011), there is a strong sense of social and familial bonding, particularly in rural areas and thus positive communication is more likely to occur at work.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Employees suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing as a result of changing workplace environments for transformation (Sparks et al. , 2001), and public sector transformation is rapid, contributing to poor mental health and wellbeing (Mozgovoy, 2022; Pick and Teo, 2017). Public organisations in Bangladesh face numerous bureaucratic obstacles, including blaming culture, scapegoating, excessive workload and resistance to ongoing transformation, transition and change, all of which contribute to workplace stress (Suk Kim and Monem, 2009).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a collectivist society, "people are born into strong, cohesive in-groups that protect them throughout their lives in exchange for unwavering loyalty" (Hofstede, 2011, p. 92). In public organisations, a positive work environment results in decreased turnover (Moynihan and Pandey, 2008;Mozgovoy, 2022). Additionally, people in collectivist societies live in an interconnected environment that fosters interdependence while benefiting from more intimate and supportive networks (Triandis et al, 1990).…”

Section: Social Interactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The influences of psychosocial work environment on the turnovers of civil service cadre officers in rural Bangladesh: an empirical study

Huynh,

Sheikh

2023

IJPSM

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the psychosocial work environment on the turnover of civil service cadre officers in rural areas in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachPhysical intimidation, mental health and well-being, organisational impediments, decision latitude, psychological job demands and social interaction were developed as variables to examine in relation to job satisfaction and turnover. This study gathers 406 responses from Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre officers in rural areas to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings indicate that physical intimidation increases employee turnover, whereas psychosocial job demand decreases it. Physical intimidation reduces job satisfaction, whereas decision flexibility and social interaction enhance job satisfaction, hence reducing the turnover of civil service cadre officers in rural Bangladesh.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the creation of context-specific and targeted public sector support, particularly the interventions and policies addressing the work environment in rural areas.

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The influences of psychosocial work environment on the turnovers of civil service cadre officers in rural Bangladesh: an empirical study

Huynh,

Sheikh

2023

IJPSM

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“…There have been three predominant theoretical approaches to the concept of work climate: (a) those that focus on the objective and structural characteristics of organizations ( Li et al, 2022 ); (b) those that delve into the individual psychological characteristics of workers ( Mozgovoy, 2022 ); and (c) those that adopt a perspective that considers both organizational and individual aspects ( Altuntaş et al, 2021 ). This paper is based on the third approach, which is widely regarded as the most comprehensive given that it allows a multidimensional exploration of work climate.…”

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Methodological procedure based on quantitizing/liquefying: a case study to assess work climate in an emergency department

Chacón-Moscoso,

Anguera,

Sanduvete-Chaves

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionIn the assessment of health organizations, results-based indicators are mainly used, with no consideration of internal work dynamics. This type of assessment forfeits much of the rich, useful information needed to make decisions on improving the organization. In order to address this, a rigorous procedure based on mixed methods is laid out here on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data associated with the implementation process.MethodsA 55-year-old doctor was selected at random from among the staff who volunteered to be interviewed at the emergency department at a public hospital located in southern Spain for an interview. Qualitative data obtained from the in-depth interview (indirect observation) were progressively systematized (liquefied and quantitized) based on a theoretical framework until a code matrix was obtained, without losing or distorting any information. Afterwards, data quality was controlled using Cohen’s kappa (κ) coefficient. A quantitative polar coordinate analysis was then carried out using the free software HOISAN (v. 1.6.3.3) to obtain robust results, vectorizing the relationships between codes and specifying whenever such relationships were statistically significant (and if they resulted in behavior activation or inhibition). Finally, a supplementary quantitative and qualitative assessment was carried out.Results and discussionThe proposed method was applied to the needs assessment of teams in order to evaluate that work climate in the hospital’s emergency department Health Services of a hospital. Data quality control yielded an adequate result (κ = 0.82). Significant activation and inhibition of behaviors occurred, both prospectively and retrospectively. For instance, We seek to understand the needs of our clients and We readily adapt to new circumstances showed a significant activation (vector length = 3.43, p < 0.01) both prospectively (Zsum = 0.48) and retrospectively (Zsum = 3.4).An adequate method to obtain detailed information about group dynamics in a work environment is presented, based on an in-depth interview. Practical applications for implementations to improve the functioning of organizations are presented.

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Does Mindfulness Mediate the Relation between Impulsiveness and Job Stressfulness Perception of Professional Drivers?

Mamcarz

Dróździel

Madleňák

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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(1) Background: Professional driving is a stressful occupation that requires high levels of attention and decision-making, often leading to job stress. Impulsiveness, a personality trait characterized by a tendency to act without forethought, has been associated with negative outcomes such as anxiety, stress, and risky behaviors. Mindfulness has been proposed as a potential strategy for reducing job stress in various occupational settings. However, little is known about the relationship between these variables. This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between impulsiveness and job stressfulness perception among professional drivers. (2) Methods: A total of 258 professional drivers from Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia, have completed self-report questionnaires: Impulsiveness-Venturesomeness-Empathy; Subjective Assessment of Work; Five Facet Mindfulness. (3) Results: Results indicated a positive correlation between impulsiveness and job stressfulness perception, and a negative correlation with mindfulness. Mindfulness partially mediated the relationship between impulsiveness and job stressfulness perception. Additionally, variations were identified in the perceived work environment factors and mindfulness among drivers based on their country of origin. (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest that mindfulness could be a useful approach for reducing job stressfulness perception among professional drivers with high levels of impulsiveness. Given the implications of job stressfulness for professional drivers’ health and safety, developing mindfulness interventions tailored to their specific needs could be a promising direction for future research and intervention development.

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Does psychological work environment matter? Relationship between psychological climate reflecting individual perception of work environment and stress among public servants

Cited by 5 publications

References 65 publications

The influences of psychosocial work environment on the turnovers of civil service cadre officers in rural Bangladesh: an empirical study

The influences of psychosocial work environment on the turnovers of civil service cadre officers in rural Bangladesh: an empirical study

Methodological procedure based on quantitizing/liquefying: a case study to assess work climate in an emergency department

Does Mindfulness Mediate the Relation between Impulsiveness and Job Stressfulness Perception of Professional Drivers?

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