Abstract
In this study, we investigated health-relevant job characteristics of social workers in ambulatory youth welfare services, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Based on a systematic literature review, expert workshops, and focus group discussions with 9 experts of the target group, we identified target group-specific job demands and job resources, which we compiled into a questionnaire using content-valid scales. The target group-specific survey tool comprises 9 scales for assessing job demands and 10 scales for assessing job resources. Analyses of data from 209 social workers demonstrated desirable psychometric properties and substantial correlations of the scales with coping behaviours and indicators of employee well-being. The scales for assessing job demands were negatively related to psychological well-being and job satisfaction and positively related to burnout and depressiveness. The scales for assessing job resources showed positive correlations with indicators of positive well-being and negative correlations with indicators of impaired well-being. Regression analyses revealed that job resources explained a higher amount of variance in the positive well-being indicators compared to job demands. The study identified a broad range of health-relevant job characteristics for social workers in ambulatory youth welfare. Applying the target group-specific survey tool allows organisations to derive suitable implications for the design of health promotion programs.
Highlights
In the light of demographic change and the associated shortage of skilled staff, social services organisations face the challenge of maintaining the health of well-qualified employees of all ages in the workplace over the long term [1]
The aim of this study is to identify health-relevant job characteristics of workers in ambulatory youth welfare services
A focus group discussion was held with held withfrom employees from ambulatory youth welfare services
Summary
In the light of demographic change and the associated shortage of skilled staff, social services organisations face the challenge of maintaining the health of well-qualified employees of all ages in the workplace over the long term [1]. An analysis of data from health insurers and the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) showed that across all funds, mental disorders caused most sick leave days of social workers. About 21% of sick leave days were caused by mental disorders.
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