The Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Managers’ Sense of Coherence

Mayer, Claude–Hélène; Wegerle, Cemonn; Oosthuizen, Rudolf M.

doi:10.3390/ijerph18083857

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“…Coping includes also the cognitive process to deal with stress and challenges (Lazarus and Folkman, 1984). Salutogenesis and faith can be seen as resources to cope with life's challenges, as shown in previous psychobiographical and mixed-method studies (Mayer, 2017;Mayer and Fouché, 2021;Mayer et al, 2021a).…”

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in psychobiography: Sense of coherence and faith across her lifetime

Mayer

2022

Front. Psychol.

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This article focuses on the coping skills of one selected, extraordinary woman, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757–1854) during the founding of the United States of America. This work contributes to theory on two different levels. First, it contributes to psychobiographical research on women in diverse spheres of society, thereby strengthening the aspect of gender and coping strategies in terms of psychobiographical perspectives. Second, it contributes to theory-building in psychobiographical research anchored in positive psychology, promoting the idea that a multiplicity (crystallisation) of theories should be used to explore and analyse the lifespan of extraordinary individuals. The psychobiography responds to the question how Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton coped with life’s challenges and tragedies through the lenses of sense of coherence and faith development theory. The article uses a psychobiographical case study design within the research paradigm of modern hermeneutics. First- and third-person data on the subject were collected and evaluated through thematic analysis, including articles, documentation, letters, film material, and political scripts. Customary ethical standards for psychobiographical research were followed, thereby ensuring an ethical, respectful, empathetic and accountable research approach. The article presents findings on the coping skills, sense of coherence, and faith development in the life of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton which strongly influenced her resilience and support for others during her long and extraordinary life. Conclusions are drawn with regard to the way women cope in different sociocultural, sociopolitical and socio-economic spheres using historical and contemporary retrospectives. Recommendations are provided for future psychobiographical research on women in diverse contexts and in psychobiographical, gendered practice.

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in psychobiography: Sense of coherence and faith across her lifetime

Mayer

2022

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“…The findings showed an increase in the number of publications on 4IR in Africa. According to Mayer et al (2021), 4IR technologies disrupted how people work and deliver services. This has aroused the interest of many scholars who are now investigating diverse elements of the technologies, particularly with relevance to sustainable development.…”

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“…The findings showed an increase in the number of publications on 4IR in Africa. According to Mayer et al . (2021), 4IR technologies disrupted how people work and deliver services.…”

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Harnessing fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies for sustainable development in Africa: a meta-analysis

Kibe

Kwanya

Nyagowa

2023

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PurposeThe fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has changed the way people operate. All sectors of the economy have been affected by this technological advancement. However, little is known of how 4IR technologies are used in Africa. This paper aimed to investigate how 4IR technologies can be harnessed to support sustainable development in Africa. The objectives of the study were to: examine the infometric patterns of research production on 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa; explore the perception of 4IR technologies and their potential for sustainable development in Africa; investigate the extent to which 4IR technologies have been harnessed to support sustainable development in Africa; determine the factors influencing the use of 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa; and identify the strategies which can be used to harness 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied a mixed methods research approach. Quantitative data was collected through bibliometrics analysis while qualitative data was collected by use of systematic literature review. Data was collected from Google Scholar using Harzing's “Publish or Perish” software and analysed using Microsoft Excel, Notepad, VOSviewer and Atlas.ti and presented using tables, graphs and figures.FindingsThe study retrieved 914 research publications on 4IR and sustainable development in Africa. It emerged that production of research on the subject has increased gradually over the years. The findings reveal that Africa is aware of the potential of 4IR for sustainable development. In fact, it emerged that 4IR technologies are being used to support education, health services, tourism, e-commerce, records integrity and project management. Some of the factors that inhibit the use of 4IR for sustainable development Africa include lack of relevant policies, low skill levels in 4IR technologies, inadequate infrastructure and lack of stakeholder involvement. This study recommends the development of policies in 4IR, capacity building and upgrading of infrastructures. The findings can be used by governments in Africa to harness 4IR technologies for sustainable development.Originality/valueThe research is original in scope and coverage.

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“…Another angle advocated for is the need to pay attention to the individual worker as an important conduit in allowing for the new work arrangements to emerge. Some ideas here include the necessity to understand the ensuing complexity that accompanies remote working (Mayer et al, 2021). Remote working has been attributed to lead to professional and social isolation (Carillo et al, 2021) and an increase in psychological distress (Saura et al, 2022;Van Zoonen and Sivunen, 2022).…”

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The intended and unintended consequences of remote working: Narratives from a sample of female public service managers in South Africa

Chinyamurindi

2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world of work. Stemming from this, new forms of work arrangements are proposed. One such arrangement concerns the use of remote working. Scholars appeal for more empirical inquiry into such work arrangements as an unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study narrows its focus to investigating remote working experiences from the lens of female middle managers operating within the South African public service. A qualitative research approach utilizing narrative inquiry of 23 female middle managers was used. Based on the analyzed data, remote working is illustrated from the participant experience as having intended and unintended consequences. In illustrating these dual consequences is a nexus between opportunities and challenges. Based on the identified intended and unintended consequences as findings, interventions have been proposed that impact not just the experience of being a middle manager in the public service but also strategies in dealing with remote working. At the core are strategies for individuals and organizations. These strategies potentially allow for middle manager contributions to be enhanced while also enhancing organizational outputs while working from home.

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The Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Managers’ Sense of Coherence

Cited by 7 publications

References 56 publications

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in psychobiography: Sense of coherence and faith across her lifetime

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in psychobiography: Sense of coherence and faith across her lifetime

Harnessing fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies for sustainable development in Africa: a meta-analysis

The intended and unintended consequences of remote working: Narratives from a sample of female public service managers in South Africa

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