Work, Leisure, and Life Satisfaction for Employees with Physical Disabilities in South Korea

Kim, Mi-Hye; Jasper, Andrea; Lee, Jeongmin; Won, Hyung-Joong

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“…Many previous studies established links between leisure preferences and life satisfaction [ 23 , 31 ], links between life satisfaction and psychological capital [ 89 , 90 , 125 , 126 , 127 , 128 ], life satisfaction and mindfulness [ 129 , 130 ], or mindfulness and psychological capital [ 72 , 74 , 76 , 131 ]. Previous studies also examined links between several types of leisure activities and psychological capital [ 99 , 132 ] or links between some activities (meditation, physical activity) and mindfulness [ 9 , 133 , 134 , 135 ]. However, the links between leisure preferences, mindfulness, psychological capital, and life satisfaction have not previously been investigated in the same study.…”

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“…The construct of life satisfaction indicates a cognitive evaluation of one’s life and is a component of subjective wellbeing or happiness [ 4 , 94 , 95 ]. Numerous studies have demonstrated links between leisure and happiness [ 21 ], leisure and fulfillment [ 32 ], and leisure and life satisfaction [ 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 ].…”

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Associations between Leisure Preferences, Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Life Satisfaction

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Perminas

2022

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This study intended to explore which leisure preferences contribute to mindfulness, psychological capital, and life satisfaction and assess whether mindfulness, psychological capital, and life satisfaction are associated with different leisure preferences. This study applied the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and the instrument to evaluate the prevalence of leisure preferences. A sample consisted of 586 participants, 104 males and 478 females. The mean age of participants was 42.06, SD = 13.29. The results show that respondents who did not spend free time watching television scored higher on life satisfaction, mindfulness, and psychological capital. Participants who preferred attending events scored higher on life satisfaction and psychological capital. Participants who preferred spending time with family as a leisure preference scored significantly higher on life satisfaction, mindfulness, and psychological capital, including PsyCap overall, PsyCap work, PsyCap relationship, and PsyCap health. The findings also reveal that time spent with family is significantly associated with life satisfaction. Besides, males’ life satisfaction was significantly associated with time spent in nature, while females’ satisfaction was associated with spending time with family and participating in events. Males’ mindfulness was significantly associated with book reading, and females’ mindfulness was associated with not watching television. Males’ psychological capital was significantly associated with spending time with family and book reading, and females’ psychological capital was associated with not watching television but spending time with family, participating in events, and spending time in nature. The findings also showed that mindfulness mediated the link between watching television and life satisfaction, and psychological capital mediated links between spending time with family, participating in events, and life satisfaction. The findings demonstrate that life satisfaction is also significantly associated with spending time with family as a leisure preference. This study also revealed a significant negative association between age and spending time with friends or family, evidencing the possible loneliness of elderly respondents. Due to limitations of this study, including sample size and characteristics, cultural context, and research design, the research findings would preferably be regarded thoughtfully.

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Associations between Leisure Preferences, Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Life Satisfaction

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2022

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“…Participants satisfied with either their jobs or leisure activities were 4.49 times more likely to be satisfied with their lives compared to those not satisfied with either their jobs or leisure activities. The findings of the authors suggest that managing a healthy balance between work and leisure may are critical to enhancing S-QOL among the population with disabilities (Kim et al 2021). The results of study revealed significantly higher satisfaction with leisure activities (p=0.020) and work/study (p=0.000) indicators in men elite athletes compare to women.…”

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“…The group of 19-29 yrs.-old-men was significantly more satisfied with rest in leisure, work/study, and truth indicators compare to 45-59 yrs.-old-men. The results of the nationwide survey in South Korea demonstrated that job satisfaction, leisure satisfaction, and social relationships contributed significantly to the life satisfaction of people with physical disabilities (Kim et al 2021). Job satisfaction and leisure satisfaction were positively correlated.…”

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Subjective quality of life of Slovak men with physical disabilities: An age categories differences

Nemček

2021

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The objective of the study was to analyze and compare the subjective quality of life (S-QOL) of Slovak men with physical disabilities through satisfaction with the quality of life domains (QOLDs) and the overall quality of life (QOL) assessment. The sample comprised of men with physical disabilities (n = 132), divided into 4 age categories: 19–29 yrs. (n = 59); 30–44 yrs. (n = 26); 45–59 yrs. (n = 24) and over 60 yrs. (n = 23). The Subjective Quality of Life Analysis (S-QUA-L-A) and The World Health Organisation Quality of Life User Manual (WHOQOL User Manual) were used as primary research methods. The findings of this study confirm differences in S-QOL in one QOLD as well as in the overall QOL between two from four age categories of men with physical disabilities. The 19–29 yrs. old men were significantly more satisfied in their lives with the Physical health domains and declared significantly higher overall QOL compare to 45–59 yrs. men. There were no significant differences found in S-QOL between other pair comparisons of the age categories of men with physical disabilities. The highest satisfaction in all age categories of men was declared by the domains of Social relation and Physical health and the highest dissatisfaction by the Psychological health and Environment domains. It is necessary to continue this line of this research field with stress on exploring the ways of psychological health increase as an integral part of S-QOL in men with physical disabilities. Future research should focus on life indicators that saturate the Environment domain, which should be positively affected in mens’ life.

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“…All this added to their challenges amidst the pandemic. To maintain work-family balance, employees also used some strategies to achieve physical and emotional equilibrium that had a positive impact on their well-being, including resilience [65], self-compassion [66,67], and mindfulness-based practices [68], religiosity [69]. On the other hand, employers also played a positive role by job crafting [70,71], providing training opportunities for employees to facilitate their adaptation and enhance their efficacy to work remotely, and reassuring them about their job security [72].…”

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Individual and Organizational Strategies for Promoting Work–Life Balance for Sustainable Workforce: A Systematic Literature Review from Pakistan

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This systematic review aimed to explore the challenges and strategies for maintaining a work–life balance (WLB) between individual workers and their organizations during COVID-19 in the Pakistani context. Using the inductive approach in thematic synthesis, we analyzed eight qualitative studies on WLB from December 2019–April 2022. The Quality Appraisal process for selecting studies, constant comparison method, and critical discussion was frequently used to enhance the validity and reliability of findings. Eight analytical themes provided insight related to the challenges of maintaining WLB, strategies for facilitating, and recommended strategies for a sustainable workforce. Workload during COVID-19, lack of resources, training in technology, and mental pressure appeared as significant barriers, while family support, counseling provided by the organization, and self-motivation emerged as facilitators for WLB. Further, the findings highlighted the need for organizational interventions, for instance, emergency preparedness and capacity building of employees. Findings provided insight about guidelines for policymakers and government to make informed decisions and policies about maintaining WLB for mental well-being and a sustainable workforce, particularly women. The synthesis implied that investment in the well-being and productivity of employees could contribute to retaining a more resilient and skilled workforce, ensuring women’s workforce sustainability, and enabling lasting recovery from the pandemic.

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Work, Leisure, and Life Satisfaction for Employees with Physical Disabilities in South Korea

Cited by 9 publications

References 61 publications

Associations between Leisure Preferences, Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Life Satisfaction

Associations between Leisure Preferences, Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Life Satisfaction

Subjective quality of life of Slovak men with physical disabilities: An age categories differences

Individual and Organizational Strategies for Promoting Work–Life Balance for Sustainable Workforce: A Systematic Literature Review from Pakistan

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