Quality of Life in the U.S. Navy: Impact on Performance and Career Continuance

Wilcove, Gerry L.; Schwerin, Michael J.; Kline, Tracy

doi:10.1080/08995600903206362

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“…On the other hand, when PHRM are perceived negatively and as without value by employees, they feel insecure and begin to entertain thoughts of quitting the job. ETI arise because PHRM can generate outcomes such as low salaries, work overload, relocation, layoffs and job dissatisfaction (Wilcove et al, 2009;Dechawatanapaisal, 2017). Thus, when PHRM are not viewed positively by employees, they may begin to entertain thoughts of leaving the organisation.…”

Section: Phrm and Etimentioning

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Perceived human resource management and presenteeism

Haque

Fernando

Caputi

2019

APJBA

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating effect of employee turnover intentions (ETI) on the relationship between perceived human resource management (PHRM) and presenteeism. The notion of presenteeism is described as coming to work when unwell and unable to work with full capacity. Design/methodology/approach Using social exchange theory and structured equation modelling, hypotheses were tested using responses from 200 full-time Australian employees. Findings The results show that employees’ PHRM significantly influenced presenteeism and ETI. As predicted, PHRM negatively influenced presenteeism and ETI positively influenced presenteeism. The direct influence of PHRM on presenteeism was fully mediated by ETI. Practical implications This paper suggests that organisations expecting to address presenteeism by promoting PHRM may experience an adverse result when employees conceal turnover intentions. Social implications Form the perspective of social exchange, this study focuses on ETI as a mediating variable and sheds light on employees’ hidden attitudes about their jobs to explain how PHRM can influence presenteeism in Australia. Consequently, the findings should help both organisations and employees to identify ways that PHRM can reduce presenteeism. Originality/value This paper examines the unique meditational role of ETI in the relationship between PHRM and presenteeism, which is an area of inquiry that has not been fully examined in the literature of HRM. In addition, it examines presenteeism among Australian employees in relation to PHRM.

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Section: Phrm and Etimentioning

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Perceived human resource management and presenteeism

Haque

Fernando

Caputi

2019

APJBA

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“…Later data from the 2002 Navy Quality of Life survey showed that enlisted sailors were dissatisfied with personnel storage space (69%), room in the berthing compartment (66%), rack space (65%), privacy (63%), mattresses (54%), and the berthing area (52%; Wilcove, 2006). Wilcove et al (2003) used data from the Navy Quality of Life survey to show that satisfaction with shipboard life (to include habitability factors) was associated with personnel intention to reenlist, career continuance plans, and job performance (Wilcove et al, 2009). In 2008, Wilcove and Schwerin (2008) showed that conditions in the berthing compartments and privacy were negatively associated with crew retention.…”

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Habitability in Berthing Compartments and Well-Being of Sailors Working on U.S. Navy Surface Ships

Matsangas

Shattuck

2020

Hum Factors

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Objective The study had two objectives: (a) to assess the prevalence of sleep-related habitability concerns in the berthing compartments of U.S. Navy surface ships and (b) to assess whether habitability issues in berthing compartments affected the sleep and well-being of crew members. Background The importance of habitability for human well-being is recognized. Little is known, however, about the association between habitability factors in the sleeping/berthing compartments and sailor well-being in operational conditions. Method Fit-for-duty sailors ( N = 1,269; from six ships) participated in this naturalistic and longitudinal study. Sailors reported habitability factors affecting their sleep and completed four standardized questionnaires to assess daytime sleepiness, insomnia, sleep quality, and mood. Sleep was assessed through wrist-worn actigraphy and activity logs. Results Noise, ambient temperature, poor bedding conditions, and ambient light were the most frequently reported factors of concern. Compared to their peers with fewer complaints, sailors with more habitability-related complaints were more likely to have elevated daytime sleepiness (by 23%) and to report insomnia symptoms (145%) and lower sleep quality (21%). Sailors who reported more habitability-related issues also tended to sleep longer. Individuals with more complaints about habitability also tended to report worse mood (total mood disturbance, tension/anxiety, depression, fatigue, and confusion/bewilderment). Conclusion Habitability-related complaints are associated with sailor well-being and sleep. Future studies should expound on the various detrimental factors that degrade conditions in berthing compartments and negatively impact crew well-being. Application Habitability in berthing compartments of surface ships is associated with sailors’ daytime sleepiness, insomnia severity, mood, and sleep attributes. Ship designers should take these findings into consideration and investigate viable and cost-effective methods to mitigate the problems we identified.

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“…The intersection of habitability and behavioral health functioning in operational environments has long been recognized as essential for enhancing mission success and crew performance (Amick & Russi-Vigoya, 2020;Kearney, 2016aKearney, , 2016bMatsangas & Shattuck, 2020;Wilcove, 2006;Wilcove et al, 2003Wilcove et al, , 2009. In order to systematically contribute to an empirical foundation for recommended thresholds of vehicle/habitat designs for longduration missions, it is critical to have an instrument capable of assessing behavioral health and performance-relevant outcomes over time in operational environments.…”

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The Subjective Habitability & Acceptability Questionnaire (SHAQ): Development and Validation

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Objective Describe the development and validation of the Subjective Habitability & Acceptability Questionnaire (SHAQ). Background Habitat area size, layout, and design may impact individual and team behavioral health and performance (BHP) outcomes in operational environments. However, there are no standardized measures of these relationships. Method SHAQ is a modular survey consisting of two 6-item scales: BHP Outcomes ( Performance of Individual Activities, Performance of Group Activities, Mood, Psychological Stress, Sleep, and Social Interactions) and Habitability Moderators ( Privacy, Social Density, Efficiency, Control, Comfort, and Convenience). We collected SHAQ data from NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) crews ( n = 19) in reference to multiple habitat areas (Sleep/Bedroom, Hygiene/Bathroom, Work/Office/Workshop, and Food Preparation/Kitchen/Galley) in the HERA operational environment, private hotel rooms, and individual home habitats. Results SHAQ has high construct validity (single factor solutions, mean item factor loading = 0.760, mean % variance = 60.37), internal consistency and reliability (item mean α = 0.880, mean ω=0.894, mean ICC = 0.430), concurrent validity (mean item r with System Usability Scale = 0.42), and discriminant validity (e.g., significantly higher facilitation of group activities in HERA Work/Office/Workshop and Food Preparation/Kitchen/Galley areas vs. Hygiene/Bathroom and Sleep/Bedroom areas; significantly higher ratings of privacy, comfort, and convenience in hotel vs. HERA). Conclusion SHAQ is a reliable, valid, and sensitive measure of BHP impacts of habitat size and layout. Application SHAQ can be used to inform evidence-based recommendations and thresholds for habitat area size, layout, and design options to support individual and team BHP in operational environments.

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Quality of Life in the U.S. Navy: Impact on Performance and Career Continuance

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Perceived human resource management and presenteeism

Perceived human resource management and presenteeism

Habitability in Berthing Compartments and Well-Being of Sailors Working on U.S. Navy Surface Ships

The Subjective Habitability & Acceptability Questionnaire (SHAQ): Development and Validation

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