Perceptions Of Workers Research Articles

Jute mills as restorative landscapes: perceptions of environmental aesthetics in living industrial heritage

ABSTRACT This study explores the potential of industrial heritage sites to contribute to a restorative landscape by analysing the perceptions of the industrial workers towards the environmental aesthetics components. The conglomeration of operational and abandoned jute mills forms a distinctive continuous industrial landscape along both banks of the Hooghly River in West Bengal. Apart from creating a historic industrial landscape, the elements within each of the heritage jute mills contain aesthetically significant built and natural elements. Urban regeneration proposals for these sites are receiving attention from the stakeholders, where the concept of restorative landscapes may be incorporated. The study employs an empirical approach, to assess the aesthetic preferences and perceived environmental quality of jute mill environments, by the first-hand users of the site. Data was collected from 273 workers of six heritage jute mills in West Bengal, India. A binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted on the seven identified components of environmental aesthetics. The results indicate the potential and challenges of industrial heritage sites in proposing restorative landscapes. The findings highlight the contribution of these industrial heritage sites to the regional landscape, demonstrating the potential to enhance not only local worker well-being but also the overall urban environment. By integrating workers’ views, this study contributes to a more inclusive approach to industrial heritage management, offering a framework for applying restorative landscape theory to large-scale industrial sites.

More marginalization, less career development? Linking marginalization profiles to decent work among rural teachers.

Using Latent Profile Analysis, this study explored the connections between different marginalization profiles and perceptions of decent work among rural primary school teachers in China. Analyzing data from 443 teachers across seven rural primary schools in Fujian Province, we discerned three unique marginalization profiles: Robust Adapters (n=182, 41%), Challenge Facers (n=210, 47%), and Conditioned Survivors (n=51, 12%). These profiles were examined for their links to decent work dimensions. Findings indicated that the Robust Adapters significantly outperformed both the Challenge Facers and Conditioned Survivors across all five dimensions of decent work. In contrast, there were no significant differences between the performances of the Challenge Facers and Conditioned Survivors in these dimensions, which indicated that more marginalization was not inevitably linked to less decent work. The study concluded by discussing the implications of these findings and the directions of future research.

Graduate students’ work status, perception, and online satisfaction predicting in-person instruction intention

Graduate students’ work status, perception, and online satisfaction predicting in-person instruction intention

614 Healthcare worker perceptions of long-acting injectable tuberculosis preventive treatment in the country of Georgia

614 Healthcare worker perceptions of long-acting injectable tuberculosis preventive treatment in the country of Georgia

High risk, low reward: a mixed method exploration of correctional officer mental health and perceptions of prison work

ABSTRACT Correctional Officers (COs) are exposed to unique workplace demands which have been associated with symptoms of psychopathology. However, limited research has explored positive CO mental health outcomes. Therefore, a concurrent mixed method design using quantitative and qualitative survey data from 82 Australian COs (62.2% male) explored their mental health and perceptions of prison work. COs demonstrated moderate mental health, with most being classified as moderately mentally healthy (50%) rather than flourishing (26.8%) or languishing (23.3%). There were no significant associations between mental health categorization and gender, ethnicity, relationship status, education, prior frontline work experience, or prison resident sex. Most officers viewed prison work as a frontline job (Theme 1) of high risk (Theme 2) and low reward (Theme 3). Officers who were able to derive meaning from their high-risk work experiences were more likely to flourish than languish. The findings provide guidance on supporting the mental health of COs by reducing the risk and enhancing the reward associated with prison work.

STRATEGI PENDAMPINGAN SPIRITUAL ANAK DIFABEL KRISTEN DI BALAI SENTRA EFATA KUPANG

Spiritual assistance for children with disabilities at the Efata Center in Kupang faces significant challenges due to limited resources and existing approaches. This research aims to explore the perceptions of social workers and religious counselors regarding the spiritual assistance strategies that have been implemented. The methodology used is focused group discussions (FGD) with six participants, consisting of social workers and religious counselors at the Efata Center.The research findings indicate that the process of spiritual assistance for children is influenced not only by a lack of religious knowledge brought from home but also by the need for a more holistic approach. The study emphasizes the necessity for state social institutions like the Efata Center to provide adequate spiritual assistance and regular counseling for social workers and religious counselors. Furthermore, utilizing richer spiritual learning methods, including interactive media, is crucial in developing the spirituality of individuals with disabilities.This research recommends enhancing the capacity of educators and religious counselors in implementing more effective assistance strategies to support the spiritual development of children with disabilities

Intense Embodiment and Women’s ‘Weather Work’ in Motorcycling

This article aims to develop the underexamined lived experiences of ‘weather work’ via the motorcycling ‘weather world’, addressing the embodied and sensorial learning ways of knowing. Drawing on a phenomenologically inspired approach, I explore the haptic senses of heat and cold via heightening understandings of weather work, aiming to provide key conceptualisations of phenomenological mind-body-world nexus through auto/ethnographic data. This attempts to extend the small, emerging and under investigated literature that utlitises sociological phenomenology to examine the ‘sensuousities’ of ‘intense embodiment’ experienced as a woman on a motorcycle. Key themes that were identified as salient: temperature work, touch, and skin wetness perception. These themes offer novel insights into the intersection between gender, embodiment, and sensorial experiences in motorcycling, enriching sociological phenomenology with a nuanced understanding of the ways ‘weather work’ shapes and is shaped by lived, gendered practices.

Perspectives of healthcare workers ondrone-enabled healthcare delivery in challenging terrains ofManipur and Nagaland, India: a qualitative research.

Collaborative initiatives of the drone industry and healthcare sector are becoming a pivotal step in restructuring healthcare service delivery in India. This paper documents knowledge and perceptions of healthcare workers from various districts of Manipur and Nagaland towards the use of drones for medical supply in the region. The study utilized 27 in-depth interviews with healthcare workers to collect qualitative data, which was then analyzed using NVivo 14 for thematic and content analysis. The findings indicated that 57% of respondents are unaware of drones' applications, citing security and privacy concerns and a lack of understanding about their role in the program. This study demonstrates the optimistic perception among healthcare professionals regarding drone delivery of medical supplies to remote areas, highlighting its potential to enhance accessibility and overcome logistical challenges. It emphasizes the need for training, community engagement, and safety measures to ensure effective implementation of drone technology in healthcare delivery.

Remote Work and Productivity: Analyzing the Mediating Effect of Work-Life Balance

This study explores the relationship between remote work, employee productivity, and work-life balance, with a specific focus on the mediating role of work-life balance. Given the rise of remote work in various sectors, particularly in the IT industry, it becomes crucial to understand how remote work influences employee productivity and how work-life balance may play a central role in this relationship. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used, surveying 110 IT professionals from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. A pre-tested Likert scale questionnaire collected data, measuring variables such as work-life balance, employee productivity, and remote work. Descriptive analysis revealed that most respondents worked remotely (42.7%) or in a hybrid setup (37.3%). While the mean score for work-life balance (3.45) suggested a generally positive perception of remote work's role in balancing personal and professional lives, challenges like difficulty disconnecting and burnout were noted. Employee productivity ratings highlighted that work-life balance positively impacted productivity (mean = 3.83). The remote work factor demonstrated moderate satisfaction with tools, communication, and goal clarity but indicated areas for improvement, especially in technical support (mean for remote work = 3.55). Correlation analysis showed strong positive relationships between work-life balance, remote work, and employee productivity (p < 0.01). The study concludes that work-life balance acts as a key mediator between remote work and productivity, underscoring its importance in fostering an efficient remote working environment. Though employees report a generally positive view of remote work’s ability to provide flexibility, issues with communication and technical support may hinder overall productivity. Thus, improving these areas could maximize remote work's benefits.

The role of change in the relationships among decent work, political cynicism and voter turnout

AbstractThreats to decent working conditions and cynical views of politicians are increasingly prevalent in contemporary societies. The present study examines the potential relationship between these two trends and the mediating role that anger‐related emotions may play in this relationship. Using latent growth modeling analyses and data from a panel survey of French employees collected during the 2021–2022 French electoral cycle, I found that within‐person decreases in employees' perceptions of decent work were associated with within‐person increases in anger and hostility toward the employing organization; increases in anger and hostility, in turn, were associated with within‐person increases in political cynicism. Moreover, both initial levels and increases in political cynicism were associated with a lower likelihood of electoral participation. Overall, this research highlights how longitudinal change in workplace experiences may drive the dynamics of political cynicism and indirectly affect the vitality of democracy.

An examination of psychology of working theory with first-generation college students from rural China.

Rural first-generation college students (FGCS) face significant barriers as they transition into the world of work, yet no studies have explored their career development using psychology of working theory (PWT). The present study aimed to examine the predictor and outcome portions of PWT with a sample of FGCS from rural China. We administered online surveys to 549 participants and employed structural equation modeling to analyze the data. The results showed that economic constraints and marginalization were negatively related to future decent work perception through work volition and career adaptability, respectively. However, the direct paths from economic constraints and marginalization to future decent work perception were not significant. Moreover, future decent work perception was positively correlated with positive mental health. Based on these findings, we underscore the importance of building confidence in securing decent work among rural FGCS to improve their positive mental health. Overall, this study is the first to apply PWT to understand the work expectations and positive mental health among college students with multiple marginalized identities. Implications for future research are discussed. Vocational interventions at the individual and systemic levels are also presented. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Who Panics When They Think of Work?

Work anxiety is a specific mental health problem that is often associated with sick leave and negative work perception. Until now, there has been hardly any evidence on the more general psychological characteristics of work-anxious people, i.e., in terms of life values, life satisfaction, work coping, and activity level. Learning more about these cognitive and behavioral characteristics is, however, of interest for preventive action. This present study investigates these characteristics in people with and without mental health problems and with and without work anxiety comparatively. A representative sample of 2131 persons from the German general population of working age (18–70 years old, considering that many people wish to continue work after official retirement at age 67) were investigated via an interview and self-rating questionnaire. People with work anxiety have more work participation problems in terms of unemployment (8–20% of work-anxious were presently unemployed vs. 3–10% of those without work anxiety) and sick leave (1.6–7.0 weeks in the past 12 months vs. 1.2–4.8 weeks) compared with people without work anxiety. People with work anxiety show specific patterns of negative ratings of work-associated life satisfaction (work and colleagues) and place increased value on power and the need for control. In non-work-related life domains (neighbors, friends, and environment), there are smaller satisfaction differences between people with and without work anxiety. In conclusion, work anxiety is a specific mental health problem that is associated with specific work-related participation and life satisfaction problems (partly different from people with general mental health problems). Work anxiety must be specifically assessed in order to enable preventive or interventive action.

Stigma and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study on the perceptions of healthcare workers in Canada and Singapore

IntroductionWe sought to explore healthcare providers (HCPs)' perceptions of and experiences with stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and Singapore.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study (May 2020–February 2021) with HCPs in Canada and Singapore and developed a semi-structured interview guide rooted in the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework (HSDF). We recruited participants online and through word of mouth via newsletters, blogs and social media. Participants were eligible to participate if they worked as a healthcare provider in Singapore or Canada during COVID-19. Following participant consent, data were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded using a framework approach. Coded data were charted into a framework matrix and used to compare themes in each country.ResultsWe conducted 51 interviews (23 in Canada; 28 in Singapore). HCPs perceived that patient fears coupled with mistrust of the health system impacted health behaviors. HCPs reported discrimination and stigmatization of population subsets. In Singapore, this included Chinese tourists and migrant workers and in Canada, this included people of Chinese ethnicity and people experiencing homelessness. This stigma was often attributed to pre-existing prejudices including perceptions that these populations were at increased risk of COVID-19 or not adhering to public health recommendations. HCPs feared spreading COVID-19 to family, peers and patients, often resulting in participants choosing to isolate from social circles. HCPs in both countries experienced occupation-based stigma, including stigma related to public health practices (masking, testing); in Canada, this intersected with race-based prejudice for participants of Chinese ethnicity. HCPs in both samples witnessed and experienced stigmatizing behavior; some participants also experienced discrimination.ConclusionsSecondary stigma related to occupation was experienced by HCPs during COVID-19. HCPs experienced intersecting stigma based on race/ethnicity and observed stigmatization of marginalized patient populations. Most themes were consistent across Canada and Singapore. Strategies to mitigate COVID-19 related stigma toward HCPs and at-risk patient populations are warranted.

The relationship between compassion fatigue, engagement and decent work among nurses: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundNurses face significant professional challenges arising from global pandemics, inadequate welfare protection, and declining social status. In this context, the decent working conditions for nurses are not adequately safeguarded. This study examines decent work status among Chinese nurses and its links work engagement, and compassion fatigue.MethodsThis study is a cross-sectional research. Through the method of convenience sampling, five reputable hospitals in Hangzhou, China, were selected, and a total of 838 nurses were surveyed. Data collection was conducted from April to May 2023. We employed a comprehensive set of assessment tools, including an evaluation of demographic characteristics, the Decent Work Perception Scale (DWPS), the Chinese version of the Compassion Fatigue Short Scale (C-CFSS), and the Gallup Q12 survey scale. ResultsThe findings of this study demonstrated that compassion fatigue was significantly negatively correlated with both decent work (r = -0.482, p < 0.001) and engagement (r = -0.461, p < 0.001). Additionally, decent work was significantly positively correlated with engagement (r = 0.811, p < 0.001). Mediation analysis revealed that compassion fatigue had a direct negative effect on decent work (β = -0.05, p < 0.001), while engagement partially mediated the relationship between compassion fatigue and decent work (β = -0.14, p < 0.001).ConclusionThis study found that compassion fatigue and engagement significantly influence nurses’ perception of decent work, with engagement mediating this relationship. Future research should explore these mechanisms further and develop interventions to enhance engagement and reduce compassion fatigue, improving nurses’ perception of decent work.

현직 전문상담교사의 업무수행 경험에 기반한 학교현장실습 개선방향 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of pre-service school counselors’ school field practicum and explore ways to improve it by examining the work performance experiences and perceptions of in-service school counselors regarding school field practicum. Methods To achieve this purpose, a Focus Group Interview was conducted for seven school counselors working in Seoul and non-Seoul schools or provincial offices of education. The inductive analysis was performed for the collected qualitative data. Results As a result of the analysis, it was found that the school counselors participating in the study perform tasks such as counseling, crisis case management, operation and administration, consulting and training, and teaching at the school or provincial office of education. And, it was found that they had experienced counseling, operation and administration, and teaching in school field practicum when they were pre-service school counselors. In school field practicum, the participants experienced teaching, operational and administrative work necessary for subject teachers. However, they rarely experienced counseling and crisis case management, which are most important for school counselor’s work. In addition, the school counselors expressed a need for the school field practicum improvement in terms of the content, timing, duration, supervisor, and manual. Conclusions These results imply that the school field practicum of the pre-service school counselors is not related to the work of the school counselors. This study suggested five aspects to improve the school field practicum of pre-service school counselors. The study is significant in that it examined the effectiveness of school field practicum and suggested the directions for improving the practicum based on the in-service school counselor’s work experiences.

Perceptions of Work–Family–Engineering Relationships Among Employed Female Engineers in Yemen: A Survey Study

Work–family conflict (WFC) is a worldwide and timeless dilemma that negatively and significantly impacts the performance of employees, families, and organizations. It intensifies when the career is engineering, the employee is female, and the job environment requires heavy-duty and field tasks. The present study investigates the WFC in an engineering environment for female engineers and studies many women-related issues in Yemen. Three questionnaires targeted 130 female engineer graduates, 60 senior engineers, and 20 female engineers’ husbands. The results indicated that marriage is strongly and negatively correlated to educational performance, job opportunities, and job continuity. The present study suggests that, in conservative societies, disruptions from family-to-work are more pronounced compared to work-to-family. Several external factors, including low stipends, economic downturns, and political crises, have a negative impact on job opportunities and job spillover. A significant finding revealed that the average wage of female engineers in Yemen is USD 145, which is 3.822 times lower than that of their male counterparts. The survey results indicated that only single female engineers, but not married female engineers, are currently employed in the industrial and construction sector. Most female engineering graduates are working in jobs unrelated to engineering. Employed females face balancing professional responsibilities, household tasks, and social commitments. Society needs to implement policies that alleviate the pressure on women’s work and promote and support dual-earning couples to enhance family income. The present study recommends organizations offer flexible work schedules, allow remote work options, and create a healthy work environment to address the work–family imbalance, particularly in male-dominated environments.

Community health worker and caregiver experiences and perceptions of a multimodal handheld pulse oximeter used in sick child consultations in rural Burundi: A qualitative evaluation.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries are essential in providing primary health care to remote communities. However, due to limited diagnostic tools, CHWs often struggle to correctly identify childhood illnesses, especially pneumonia. We conducted a prospective pilot study and used qualitative research methods to evaluate acceptability and feasibility of a multimodal pulse oximeter used by CHWs during their integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illness consultations in rural Burundi. We used purposive sampling to recruit CHWs and trained them to use the oximeters during household iCCM consultations for children 6-59 months of age. After eight weeks of using the devices, we conducted eight focus group discussions to evaluate experiences and perceptions of the device among CHWs and caregivers. Our thematic analysis, based upon deductive and inductive reasoning, identified the following themes: durability, storability, trust, self-efficacy, child agitation, ease of using the device, and interpretation of parameters. CHWs deemed the devices highly acceptable and took pride in safely storing them but reported challenges in utilizing respiration rate, pulse, and oxygen saturation (though temperature was understood). Child agitation was a barrier to oximeter use, especially among children 6-12 months. Additional CHW capacity-building on interpreting parameters is needed when using oximeters during household iCCM consultations in Burundi, including an iCCM job aid (decision-making tree) with oxygen saturation and respiratory rate cut-offs for treatment and/or referral. Training and using child-calming techniques could be an important strategy for obtaining quality measurements. While CHWs and caregivers highly valued the oximeters during sick child visits, the devices may be better utilized and scalable at the health facility level.

AWARENESS OF TOURETTE’S SYNDROME AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN KARACHI

Background It is a developmental disorder that develops in childhood and adolescence age to a variety of repeated movements and vocal sounds. These repeated and fast movements are called tics. Almost 90 percent of patients with Tourette’s syndrome may suffer from one other mental health issue and they face many disabilities and stress were seen in these patients. The prevalence ratio showed that around 1 percent was found in young people aged from 5 to 18 years old. Mostly boys are more prone to this disorder as compared to girls. Objective To determine the awareness of Tourette syndrome among healthcare workers in Karachi. Methodology A cross-sectional study was done from June to November 2024, the population of the study was healthcare workers from seven districts of Karachi and the sample size was 384, the non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. The validated questionnaire was used to evaluate the perception of healthcare workers regarding Tourette syndrome. The data was analyzed through SPSS version 23.0. Result There were 384 healthcare workers recruited from seven districts of Karachi. The knowledge of Tourette syndrome was found in 65.36%, the exposure of healthcare workers with the diseased person was found in 17.44%, the awareness of the cause of the disease was found in 68.48%, The question related to the role of physical therapy in Tourette syndrome 13.28% of healthcare workers replied yes. Conclusion Our study concluded the level of awareness regarding the Tourette syndrome was proved to be higher but the exposure of the disease was minimal among healthcare workers of our study.

Factors influencing equine veterinarians' job satisfaction and retention: A focus group study.

There is a shortage of equine veterinarians. Understanding what factors are associated with job satisfaction in equine veterinarians can inform interventions to increase retention in equine medicine. To explore the prominent factors causing work dissatisfaction and burnout in equine veterinarians. Qualitative research study consisting of semi-structured focus groups. Thirty-seven current and former equine veterinarians across the United States were recruited via snowball and convenience sampling to answer questions on work history, work-life balance, and perceptions of equine practice. Transcripts were analysed in Delve and coded in the context of the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory. A card sorting activity was used to rank the four types of resources in the COR theory (condition, object, energy, and personal). Condition resources were the most frequently mentioned reasons for work dissatisfaction. These included issues with discrimination or bias due to age, race/ethnicity, and gender, unpredictable and long hours, and heavy workloads. Object resources, such as equipment, were rarely mentioned. Energy resources, including pay and student loan debt, were influential, with most participants feeling that equine veterinarians are underpaid. Personal resources, such as problem-solving skills and enjoyment in helping others, improved job satisfaction. Although recruiting efforts prioritised perspectives of black, indigenous, and people of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus identities, and members with disabilities, demographic information was not directly collected. The main barriers to equine veterinary retention included a lack of work-life balance, long hours, lower-than-expected pay, and issues with discrimination and bias. This study highlights areas for intervention to improve the equine veterinary field, such as higher pay, rural practice incentives, and effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts. A shift toward caseload-sharing between veterinarians could help alleviate excessive emergency on-call and burnout.

Comparing the perceptions of ethnic minority construction workers and management staff on the factors affecting safety communications

Comparing the perceptions of ethnic minority construction workers and management staff on the factors affecting safety communications