Effects of an on-board psychosocial programme on stress, resilience, and job satisfaction amongst a sample of merchant seafarers

McVeigh, Joanne; MacLachlan, Malcolm; Cox, Henriette; Stilz, Imogen R; Fraser, Alistair; Galligan, Marie; Meachair, Shane Ó

doi:10.5603/imh.2021.0051

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“…Previous studies showed that a variety of stressors in seafaring may result in poorer physical health and a higher prevalence of anxiety, depression, and somatization (33). Therefore, interventions aimed at changing work conditions (34), as well as programs that strengthen individual resources (35) need to be promoted. It can be hypothesized whether ship familiarization is a possible source of stress on board as it is an important part of the onboarding process in seafaring organizations.…”

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Development of seafarers' onboarding scale: a pilot study on ship familiarization

Russo,

Galić,

Sanchez Varela

et al. 2024

Maritime Transport Conference

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The fourth industrial revolution and employers’ focus on profit have led to numerous changes in seafaring. Working in a fast-paced, demanding and challenging work environment requires a variety of skills. Therefore, the need to transfer knowledge to less experienced crew members as part of personnel development has increased the importance of the onboarding process. Considering that previous studies have not investigated the onboarding process of seafarers, this pilot study aimed to develop an instrument that would measure ship familiarization as an important part of the onboarding process of seafarers. 102 responses were collected and the results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed two dimensions. Namely: Efficient onboarding and Stress on board which together explain forty-nine percent of the variance. The reliability of the two subscales was satisfactory. Future studies should delve into other parts of seafarers’ onboarding and be conducted on larger and more diverse samples which would allow for more solid conclusions.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of seafarers' onboarding scale: a pilot study on ship familiarization

Russo,

Galić,

Sanchez Varela

et al. 2024

Maritime Transport Conference

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“…There is a body of studies among seafarers that have identified different determinants of job satisfaction, such as resilience, 57 psychological capital, 61 and personal hardiness, 62 so it is crucial to apply secondary-level interventions that are likely to contribute to better stress coping skills. 63 Being able to cope with stress reduces possible burnout 64 and improves psychological well-being. 65 Besides different occupational stress interventions tailored to the individual level, it is a top-priority for seafaring organizations to plan and implement primary-level interventions which reduce or remove external stressors such as long working hours that disrupt circadian rhythm.…”

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“I Constantly Feel Worn Out”: Mixed-methodology Approach to Seafarers’ Sleep on Board

Galić

Sić

Slišković

2023

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Although seafaring is one of the most important professions for trade in goods in the 21st century, the results of recent research indicate that seafarers face various sources of stress in their work, including high workload and long working hours. These stressors can be reflected in low job satisfaction and poor mental health, which can result in sleep problems, and consequently lead to various somatic symptoms. The main goal of this mixed method research was, therefore, to expand knowledge about seafarers’ sleep on board, whereby a sequential explanatory design was used. Study 1 (N = 286 male seafarers from Croatia) examined whether the number of sleep hours on board has a mediating role in explaining the relationship between job satisfaction and mental health as predictors of somatic symptoms. The results of the path analysis showed that higher job satisfaction directly and indirectly through longer sleep on board reduces the number of somatic symptoms, while better mental health directly contributes to fewer somatic symptoms. Study 2 (N = 205 seafarers from Croatia) aimed to get a deeper insight into the sleep of seafarers on board, whereby 39% (N = 80) of the participants had difficulties related to sleep problems on board. The thematic analysis of their answers (N = 76) showed the sleeping difficulties experienced by seafarers on board and gave an insight into the consequences of sleeping difficulties and the coping strategies they use. The results of this research indicate the importance of developing healthy work environments for seafarers.

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“…12,35,36 Suicide among seafarers and abandonment of seafarers by ship owners during this pandemic remains a serious but generally publicly unknown issue. [37][38][39][40] Except for one study, 12 none of the literature cited has investigated how seafarers are the sources of psychosocial support of their fellow crewmember during this pandemic. The above discussion demonstrates a gap in the literature on empowerment of seafarers as agents of MH for themselves and their peers.…”

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Empowering Seafarers as Agents of Their Mental Health: The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Seafarers’ Well-Being

Abila

Kitada

Malecosio

et al. 2023

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The academic literature seldom views information and communication technology (ICT) as a means to empower merchant seafarers in terms of their active and positive contributions to their mental health (MH) and overall well-being. Seafarers are often viewed as recipients and not the sources of health interventions. Using mixed methods, this paper examines how seafarers’ MH has not been the top priority among seafarers themselves, and how ICT and formal education might empower seafarers in health promotion. The pervasive culture of “ship first” in the maritime industry is palpable in the findings of this study, where seafarers do not prioritize their MH because the ship’s safe operations take precedence over everything else. Data shows that seafarers perceive MH interventions provided by companies as more useful when these have direct implications or effects on their families. In effect, seafarers may not see a priorities the physical and mental health support directly impacting their well-being. Nevertheless, there are some fundamental changes in the maritime industry in using technology to improve the MH of seafarers and their overall well-being, such as the development of MH applications (“apps”), helplines, or websites, coupled with the growing comfort of seafarers to use ICT.

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Effects of an on-board psychosocial programme on stress, resilience, and job satisfaction amongst a sample of merchant seafarers

Cited by 9 publications

References 60 publications

Development of seafarers' onboarding scale: a pilot study on ship familiarization

Development of seafarers' onboarding scale: a pilot study on ship familiarization

“I Constantly Feel Worn Out”: Mixed-methodology Approach to Seafarers’ Sleep on Board

Empowering Seafarers as Agents of Their Mental Health: The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Seafarers’ Well-Being

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