Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Terhi Susanna Nissinen, Erika Ilona Maksniemi, Sebastiaan Rothmann, Kirsti Maaria Lonka
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between job crafting, work engagement, and workaholism in public sector organizations. The findings showed that increasing job resources were positively related to work engagement, while reducing hindering job demands were negatively associated with workaholism. This highlights the importance of employees balancing their job resources and demands.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dan Liu, Yinuo Wu, Feng Jiang, Mingxiao Wang, Yuanli Liu, Yi-Lang Tang
Summary: This study identified no significant gender differences in job satisfaction and work-life balance among Chinese physicians, despite the significant associations with various demographic and work-related factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Isabel Duarte-Lores, Gladys Rolo-Gonzalez, Ernesto Suarez, Cristina Chinea-Montesdeoca
Summary: The study examines the impact of meaningful work on job and life satisfaction, and validates the effectiveness of the WAMI scale in Spain. The results show that the relationship between meaningful work and job satisfaction is mediated by life satisfaction.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Wassim J. Aloulou, Amina Amari, Veland Ramadani, Abeer Abdulrahman N. Alboqami
Summary: This paper examines the antecedents of work-life balance and its relationship with job and life satisfaction. A hypothesized model is proposed to study the direct and indirect relationships between core self-evaluations, workload, and perceived organizational support with work-life balance and job satisfaction, as well as the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction with life satisfaction. The model is empirically tested using data from a survey completed by 146 telecommuting Saudi workers. The results indicate that core self-evaluations and perceived organizational support have a positive relationship with work-life balance, while quantitative workload has a negative relationship with work-life balance. Moreover, job satisfaction mediates the relationship between work-life balance and life satisfaction. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the mediating roles of work-life balance and job satisfaction in the paths from personality traits and work conditions to job satisfaction, and from work-life balance to life satisfaction. The findings are discussed and implications for theory and practice are presented.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Perengki Susanto, Mohammad Enamul Hoque, Taslima Jannat, Bamy Emely, Mega Asri Zona, Md Asadul Islam
Summary: This study examines the impact of work-life balance on employee performance in SMEs, and the mediating role of job satisfaction and moderating role of family-supportive supervisor behaviors. Empirical results show that work-life balance positively influences job satisfaction and performance, with job satisfaction partially mediating the relationship between work-life balance and performance. The study also finds that family-supportive supervisor behaviors moderate the relationship between work-life balance, job satisfaction, and performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junguang Gao, Tao Chen, Thomas Schott, Fuzhen Gu
Summary: This study examined the satisfaction levels of entrepreneurs and employees in different societies and found that the effects of occupation on satisfaction varied among societies, consistent with their cultural differences. These findings contribute to the contextualization of satisfaction theories within society and culture.
Article
Pediatrics
Mary Pat Frintner, Laurel K. Leslie, Elizabeth A. Gottschlich, Amy Jost Starmer, William L. Cull
Summary: The study found that pediatricians experienced an increase in work satisfaction over time when there was an increase in flexibility in work hours and personal support from physician colleagues. Conversely, satisfaction scores decreased when there was increased stress balancing work and personal responsibilities, and increased work hours.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tin Oreskovic, Milan Milosevic, Bruna Kostelac Kosir, Darko Horvat, Tomislav Glavas, Antonio Sadaric, Carin-Isabel Knoop, Stjepan Oreskovic
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between remote work and employee satisfaction, work-life balance, and work preferences within MPlus Group. The findings indicate that employees, regardless of gender, who work remotely report high levels of job satisfaction and work-life balance, and most of them express a desire to continue remote work.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Charlotte N. L. Chambers, Christopher M. A. Frampton
Summary: This study investigated the wellbeing and work-related stress of psychiatrists working in the public health system in New Zealand, as well as their perceptions of workload changes, job satisfaction, and intentions to leave their work. The results showed that about one in three psychiatrists in New Zealand experience high levels of burnout, with many attributing it to the demand for their services. These findings have important implications for workforce planning and highlight the potential consequences of demand for and poor resourcing of mental health services on the retention and wellbeing of psychiatrists worldwide.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Magnano Paola, Zarbo Rita, Santisi Giuseppe
Summary: Individuals who find meaning in their work are more engaged and perceive it as important. A reliable scale of meaningful work, such as the Work and Meaning Inventory, can be useful to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at increasing the perceived meaning of work. This study tested the psychometric properties of the WAMI scale in the Italian context and found that it is valid, reliable, and shows measurement invariance across genders. The scale can be used in career counseling and organizations to promote meaningful work and increase productivity.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tania Hasan, Mehwish Jawaad, Irfan Butt
Summary: The study found that work-life balance, person-job fit, and job satisfaction have a positive influence on organizational commitment. Job satisfaction complements the relationship of work-life balance and person-job fit with organizational commitment, while full mediation of job satisfaction was found for work conditions. Additionally, age, female gender, experience, and industry experience were also positively related to organizational commitment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Muayad Azzam, Manolia Al-Kubaisy, Mohammad A. Alshrouf, Joud Al Karmi, Hasan Alnawaiseh, Leith M. Mehyar, Sarah O. Ibrahim, Mohammad Abufaraj
Summary: This study assessed work-life balance, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction among physicians in Jordan. Results showed a high prevalence of work-life conflict, with the work-life balance score being negatively correlated with age, number of children, and years practicing medicine, while positively correlated with number of hours per week and number of calls. A significant proportion of physicians reported job dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction with life.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Oscar Dousin, Ngan Collins, Timothy Bartram, Pauline Stanton
Summary: This study examines the mediating role of employee well-being on the relationship between work-life balance practices, the need for achievement, and intention to leave among nurses in Malaysia. The findings suggest that job satisfaction plays an important role in mediating this relationship, and identified factors such as working conditions, inadequate compensation, teamwork, and pressure on senior nurses as influencing factors on intention to leave among Malaysian nurses.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Bobbi J. Byrne, Mary Pat Frintner, Amy J. Starmer, Elizabeth A. Gottschlich, Gary L. Freed
Summary: This study compares the impact of different measurement and categorization methods on pediatrician burnout and explores the association with satisfaction. The results show that burnout levels vary depending on the measurement and categorization methods used, and there is a relationship between burnout profiles and satisfaction.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sonia Khawand, Pouya Zargar
Summary: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing and performance of university teachers in the educational sector. Through interviews and qualitative data analysis, it is found that work-life conflict and job autonomy play a crucial role in the wellbeing and performance of academic staff. Organizations have a key role in maintaining a positive work environment, and training and support can help to stabilize work-life balance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amaya Erro-Garces, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Maria Errea, Juan M. Cabases-Hita
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between perceived health and earnings in Europe using data from the European Working Conditions Survey. The findings suggest a positive and significant association between earnings and health, and that health follows a U-shaped pattern relative to earnings. Furthermore, age is negatively related to health. The study also highlights the health disparities across countries, which can be attributed to cultural, geographic, and economic differences. Understanding the dynamics of perceived health and earnings can have implications for health policy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Industrial Relations & Labor
Alberto Bayo-Moriones, Amaya Erro-Garces, Fernando Lera-Lopez
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between computer use and pay for performance, finding a positive association, especially with team and firm pay for performance. The research also indicated that this relationship is partially explained by changes in job design due to computerisation, such as increased job complexity and teamwork.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Social Work
Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Amaya Erro-Garces, Raquel Maria Perez-Garcia
Summary: This article provides an analysis of food insecurity before and during COVID-19 from a social work perspective. It conducts a meta-analysis of literature on food security, food aid, and social work to identify key aspects that can inform social policies and promote sustainable social change worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Carla Sanchez-Hughet, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Amaya Erro-Garces
Summary: This paper aims to assist SMEs in harnessing the potential of Big Data in their marketing strategies, gaining a competitive advantage, and driving post-pandemic economic recovery. By providing SMEs with a roadmap for successful implementation of Big Data and access to updated funding opportunities, it helps them overcome challenges in working with Big Data and monetize their marketing strategies.
DIGITAL POLICY REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE
(2022)
Article
Management
Jose A. Alfaro-Tanco, Miguel Mediavilla, Amaya Erro-Garces
Summary: This paper focuses on examining the factors that influence the use of action research in achieving successful doctoral theses within university-firm relationships. The authors developed a reference framework through a Delphi study involving experts who have experience in AR-based theses in business and management. The study identified four dimensions and concluded that a cooperative relationship between the university and the company, the alignment of the AR process, and a straightforward academic process for the PhD thesis are crucial. The authors believe that this study can contribute to the development of collaborative university-firm relationships through doctoral theses based on AR.
SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Management
Amaya Erro-Garces, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta
Summary: This article aims to analyse the impact of data analytics and robots on firms' performance across Europe. Using multilevel models, the study finds that human resource management practices and technology are complementary resources to achieve higher profits. The use of data analytics to monitor employee performance has a positive and significant relationship with profits, as well as a positive and significant relationship between human resource practices and profitability.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Amaya Erro-Garces, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Jose Manuel Ramirez Navarro
Summary: Eradicating poverty is a fundamental objective of social work. Two strategies, namely participation and education, are identified as effective ways to promote poverty eradication in recent publications.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Raquel Maria Perez-Garcia, Amaya Erro-Garces, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Antonio Lopez Pelaez
Summary: Doctoral programs play a crucial role in promoting innovation and technology transfer in universities. To design these programs effectively, it is essential to consider all stakeholders involved in the process, including teachers, students, and employers. The main objective of this study is to enhance postgraduate programs to improve students' employability.
HIGHER EDUCATION SKILLS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Maria Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Amaya Erro-Garces
Summary: Social workers worldwide must address poverty post-COVID-19 by prioritizing decent work, which is a key strategy to overcome inequalities. A systematic review of literature in 2020 revealed 225 articles discussing social work, decent work, and employment. These findings enable the establishment of recommendations for intervention strategies that can address poverty and inequality.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Maria Victoria Aguilar-Tablada, Amaya Erro-Garces, Raquel Maria Perez-Garcia
Summary: Superdiversity is a characteristic of contemporary societies that influences social change and policies. This article reviews how superdiversity is addressed in the literature using meta-analytical methods to inform social policies from a sociological perspective. The search yielded 76 articles in English and Spanish, identifying key aspects to inform social policies and promote sustainable social change.
Review
Management
Amaya Erro-Garces
Summary: This paper aims to gather previous articles on Industry 4.0 and define a research agenda for future investigations. Key findings include the need for a common terminology, defining levels and stages of Industry 4.0 implementation, a lean approach for the industry, understanding its implications in sustainable or circular economies, analyzing human resources consequences, and studying the effects of smart factories on organization.
BENCHMARKING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Industrial Relations & Labor
Andrea Ollo-Lopez, Salome Goni-Legaz, Amaya Erro-Garces
Summary: This study analyzed the determinants of home-based telework across Europe using the technology acceptance model and technology-organization-environment model, finding that individual-, organizational-, and country-level factors impact the use of home-based telework. The cross-sectional nature of the data limited the study's ability to estimate causal effects, suggesting that future research should utilize panel data and further analyze the effects of country dimensions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANPOWER
(2021)