Work Roles Research Articles

Brief Analysis of the Interaction and Development between Modern Media and Traditional Culture

With the rapid development of modern media technology, the application fields of modern media are increasingly extensive, playing an important role in people's daily work and life. Chinese culture, with its long and profound history, is facing challenges from various emerging cultures. Increasingly, foreign cultures, leveraging rapidly developing media technologies, have influenced our traditional culture. Therefore, to ensure that traditional culture can quickly adapt to the rapidly developing social environment, it is necessary to explore the integration points between modern media technology and traditional culture and strategically combine them to achieve mutual development. This paper discusses the interactive development of traditional culture and modern media, analyzes the modes of dissemination, interactive effects, and interaction models of traditional culture in modern media, and reveals the positive roles of modern media in promoting the inheritance and innovation of traditional culture, enhancing cultural identity and social cohesion, fostering cross-cultural communication and cultural integration, and driving cultural industry and economic growth, thereby positively influencing the development of traditional culture in China.

Job satisfaction and turnover: The role of creativity, engagement, and decent work amongst employees

Orientation: The South African public service faces the challenge of a high labour turnover among its employees. There is a need for strategies to not only keep employees happy at work but also to retain them.Research purpose: The study investigates the determinants of job satisfaction and turnover intention accounting for the role of employee creativity, engagement and decent work.Motivation for the study: There is a need for strategies to not only retain employees within the public service but also to ensure the employees are satisfied with their jobs.Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 304 employees working within the South African public service in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 25) and the Linear Structural Relations (LISREL) software packages were used to analyse data.Main findings: It was established that higher ratings of decent work experience relate positively to employee ratings of engagement in the work and that they also influenced outcomes such as job satisfaction and employee turnover intentions.Practical/managerial implications: The findings are a useful precursor in improving not just the work experience for employees but also work related outcomes such as job satisfaction and turnover intention.Contribution/value-add: The study findings give practical interventions to address the challenge of high turnover and the dearth of job satisfaction among public service employees.

How does supervisors’ developmental feedback affect Chinese employees’ work role performance? The roles of thriving at work and trait mindfulness

How does supervisors’ developmental feedback affect Chinese employees’ work role performance? The roles of thriving at work and trait mindfulness

The relationship between virtual work climate and digital creativity: The role of remote work self‐efficacy and proactive personality

In the era of the digital economy, enhancing the digital creativity of remote workers is paramount for organizations. Our research, informed by insights from individual perceptions of climate and social cognition, introduces and examines a robust theoretical framework for comprehending the ways in which remote workers foster digital creativity within a virtual work environment. Utilizing this framework, we hypothesized about the correlation between a virtual work climate and digital creativity. To test our hypothesis, we embarked on an empirical study that involved a two‐stage survey, resulting in 331 valid responses. The findings reveal a positive correlation between the virtual work climate and digital creativity. Furthermore, we discovered that remote work self‐efficacy plays a role in partially mediating this relationship. The data also indicates that a proactive personality not only strengthens the connection between the virtual work climate and digital creativity but also enhances the link between the virtual work climate and remote work self‐efficacy. Intriguingly, a proactive personality also intensifies the mediating role of remote work self‐efficacy in the relationship between the virtual work climate and digital creativity. These insights shed light on the specific processes and conditions that amplify digital creativity among employees via a virtual work climate. We suggest that organizations can significantly boost the digital creativity of their remote workforce by cultivating a supportive virtual work climate.

Differences among a satisfied, a meaningful, and a psychologically rich working life

ABSTRACT This investigation elucidates what makes a good working life. A sample of 678 employees from diverse jobs rated their job satisfaction, work meaningfulness, and work psychological richness, as well as several key work characteristics (both stressors and resources) and important work and life outcomes. We explored the unique contributions of satisfaction, meaningfulness, and psychological richness by controlling each measure for the other two. Job satisfaction correlates were consistent with previous work, namely stressors and negative outcomes correlated negatively, whereas resources and positive outcomes correlated positively. More surprisingly, psychological richness was positively correlated with both stressors and resources, as well as with high rates of feeling exhausted after work and with thoughts of changing jobs. Meaningfulness, meanwhile, had relatively weak correlates after controlling for psychological richness and satisfaction. The strongest were with being proficient at the job, being highly engaged with it, and coping well with changes affecting the work role.

Myocardial work assessment to improve baseline risk stratification in patients with transthyretin amyloidosis

BackgroundCardiac transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is an often underdiagnosed and potentially fatal disorder associated with poor survival. The National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) staging system, based on NT-proBNP level and eGFR value, discriminates patients according to survival rates. However, NAC stage II involves a heterogenous group of patients with variable prognosis. This retrospective single-center study was set up to explore the potential role of myocardial work (MW) analysis to enhance risk stratification of ATTR patients prior to therapy. Methods and Results37 patients diagnosed with ATTR between March 2021 and August 2023 were included. Baseline NT-proBNP and eGFR values were collected and LVEF, GLS and MW parameters were obtained from stored echocardiographic images. Patients were categorized per NAC stage (16 NAC I, 13 NAC II and 8 NAC III). Whereas the survival rate in NAC II and NAC III was significantly worse than in NAC I (p = 0.031 and p = 0.045 respectively), no significant difference was found between NAC II and III. In the ROC analysis, GCW proved to be the best survival predictor (AUC: 0.7) with optimal cut-off value 1294 mmHg%. Patients from NAC stage II were re-stratified according to GCW cut-off into HIGH RISK together with patients from NAC III or LOW RISK together with patients from NAC I. Patients in the HIGH RISK group exhibited a significantly worse prognosis with only 40 % survival at 2 years follow-up. ConclusionOur results demonstrate the advantages of incorporating MW analysis, particularly the use of a GCW cut-off, in the baseline risk stratification of ATTR patients.

Enhancing the role of social work in managing cancer risks among LGBTQ+ populations.

Enhancing the role of social work in managing cancer risks among LGBTQ+ populations.

The impact of parenthood on well-being: a qualitative study of mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions across European countries

Abstract Background Parenthood significantly impacts the well-being of mothers and fathers. Yet, their experiences may differ according to societal roles and expectations. Parenthood can bring joy and fulfillment, but also emotional strain, particularly for mothers. Fathers’ involvement in caregiving has been recognized as crucial for family well-being, but studies on its health impact remain scarce. This study analyzed mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions of how parenthood affected their personal and professional well-being. Methods We conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with Portuguese mothers and fathers living in Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, and Italy. Thematic content analysis was performed to analyze the interviews. Results After becoming parents, male interviewees reported career benefits such as higher pay and career growth due to increased workload, while female interviewees reported greater family overload that spilled over into their professional lives. In Portugal, women faced work-life conflict as they felt more competent than their male partners in providing care and maintained their full-time paid work. In countries like Germany and Spain, women assumed the role of main caregivers but reduced their work commitments, either by working fewer hours or leaving the workforce. Self-reported health declined for both after parenthood, but differently. Some fathers engaged in less healthy behaviors, resulting in weight gain. In contrast, mothers, particularly in Portugal, were more prone to express emotions such as guilt, pressure, and anxiety due to role conflicts as workers, mothers, and wives. Conclusions Traditional gender norms still shape parental roles in work and family life, differently affecting women’s and men’s well-being. To address gender inequalities in parenthood, equal access to supportive measures such as shared parental leave is needed, as well as flexible working arrangements and childcare services.

Discourse Analysis of Conflict Talk in The Painted Veil

Conflict talk is one of the most important topics of discourse analysis. This paper, based on the conversations of the film The Painted Veil, is concerned with the sequential organization of conflict talk in the film. Initiating moves, oppositional moves and terminating moves of conflict talks are discussed and analyzed in order to explore how conflict talks show the characteristic of the roles in an art work.

Responsible Leadership Behavioral Styles and Innovative Work Behavior: A Moderated‐Mediation Analysis

ABSTRACTDrawing from the social learning theory (SLT), this study aims to examine the relationship between responsible leadership behavioral styles (RLBS) (instrumental and integrative) and employees' innovative work behaviors (IWBs). This study also examines the mediating role of meaningful work (MFW) and the moderating role of knowledge sharing (KS) in the relationship between RLBS and IWBs. Data were collected from 230 employees at different levels working in the public and private sectors. The SPSS PROCESS macros were used to analyze moderated mediation, mediation, and moderation results. All the hypothesized relationships are supported, except the mediating role of MFW in the relationship between integrative RLBS and IWBs, which is partially supported. The findings demonstrated that KS strengthens the instrumental and integrative RLBS' direct effect on MFW and its indirect effect on employees' IWBs. This paper provides a unique theoretical contribution to the effect of RLBS on IWBs in the organization. Instrumental (effective decision‐making and task orientation) and integrative (motivation and welfare orientation) RLBS would be helpful to industrial experts and academicians in creating an innovative work environment for employees in the organization.

Exploring the mediating role of psychological distress in the relationship between psychosocial workload and work-family conflict

In the modern workplace, the imbalance between work and family roles often leads to work-family conflict, negatively impacting employees' well-being. This study examines the mediating role of psychological distress in the relationship between psychosocial workload and work-family conflict among teaching professionals in private higher education institutions in India. The Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) model was used to assess psychosocial workload and its impact on psychological distress and work-family conflict. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, gathering data from 391 respondents across 35 multidisciplinary deemed universities. The data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results indicate a significant positive relationship between psychosocial workload and work-family conflict, with psychological distress acting as a mediator. A high psychosocial workload was found to increase psychological distress, which, in turn, intensified work-family conflict. These findings highlight the importance of interventions such as flexible work arrangements, workload management, and supportive organizational cultures to mitigate these stressors. The study contributes to the fields of organizational psychology and employee well-being, offering practical insights for university administrators to promote work-life balance and reduce psychological distress.

Raciality, intersubjectivity and transgression in the Brazilian system of socio-educational services: insights for social education

Social work and social pedagogy deal with a diverse and intricate set of social realities, while facing major issues such as racism and interracial relations. In this article, we look at studies of racism in Brazil and data from research into intersubjectivity conducted in the context of Brazilian socio-educational services. We also consider the ideas of Paulo Freire and bell hooks, notably bell hooks’s conception of transgression in an engaged pedagogy and Paulo Freire’s pedagogy of the oppressed and pedagogy of hope. We present and discuss a theoretical model for addressing ethnic-racial issues and racism in educational settings, involving processes of peripherisation, exclusion, invisibilisation and elimination. We aim to offer insights into social education and social work, departing from the articulation of studies of raciality, intersubjectivity, transgression and education as a practice of freedom. These insights can inform social pedagogy and the development of effective public policies and offer a broader perspective on the role of education and social work in promoting social justice and anti-racism in diverse educational settings, such as youth justice.

Self-Perceived Difficulty in Job Performance by Working Patients with Uveitis: Global Assessment and by Subscales of Work Demands

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate a worker’s self-perceived difficulty in job performance as a whole and by subscales of job demands in a sample of working patients with uveitis and to analyze the relationship with sociodemographic, occupational, and clinical variables. Methods A cross-sectional, cross-association study was conducted. Participants completed the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ) to assess self-perceived difficulty in job performance. Clinical data were collected from the patients’ medical records or instruments used to evaluate clinical parameters in practice. Two clinical groups were established for this study. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess associations between variables. Results Sixty participants were included in the study. In the multivariate linear regression analysis, active uveitis was significantly associated with a worse WRFQ total score (coefficient, −25.1; 95% CI, −36.6 to −13.6; p < 0.001). Acute course uveitis was significantly associated with a better total score than recurrent and chronic uveitis (coefficient, 17.7; 95% CI, 3.7 to 31.7; p = 0.014). In bivariate analysis, patients with active uveitis also scored worse on all subscales and on the total score. Conclusions Patients with active uveitis presented with greater self-perceived difficulty in the performance of their work as a whole and in all subscales of work demands. Patients with acute uveitis presented with less difficulty than those with recurrent and chronic uveitis. Early and correct treatment of uveitis in specialized units may reduce its impact on patients’ work impairment.

Resuming work roles after injury in a low-income context: Multiple factors influencing the return to work outcomes.

Return to work (RTW) is an important outcome indicator for the effectiveness of rehabilitation services, and the functional status and overall recovery among individuals who have experienced injury. Despite the rising incidence of traumatic injury among economically productive citizens in Ethiopia, there is a paucity of evidence about the RTW status of injury survivors. This study examined factors associated with RTW success and determinants of time to RTW after injury in Ethiopia. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data retrospectively one year after patients arrived at the study setting due to traumatic injuries. Medical records of all patients who visited the emergency room of a large public hospital in Addis Ababa were reviewed. Data were collected from survivors of traumatic injury, interviewed by telephone one year post-injury. Multivariable logistic regression and survival analysis were carried out to explore factors. Of the 251 participants, 75% were young adults (age </ = 39 years), 78% were male, 78% were urban residents, 41% were injured by road traffic collisions, and 59% returned to work within one year. The logistic regression model revealed short inpatient admission (AOR = 4.20; 95% CI: 2.10-8.50; p ≤ 0.001), no disability (AOR = 4.44; 95% CI: 2.10-9.60; p ≤ 0.001), motivation to RTW (AOR = 3.50; 95% CI: 1.61-7.50; p = 0.002), no chronic illness (AOR = 2.31; 95% CI: 1.14-4.70; p = 0.020), being in an administrative position (AOR = 5.32; 95% CI: 1.11-25.78; p = 0.038) and receiving injury compensation (AOR = 3.10; 95% CI: 1.22-7.73; p = 0.017) as factors for successful RTW within a year after injury. Further, the Cox regression analysis identified immediate access to healthcare after injury (AHR = 1.54; 95% CI: 1.05-2.25; p ≤ 0.026) and having injury of penetrative to internal organ, strain, sprain, dislocation or soft tissue (AHR = 1.81; 95% CI: 1.20-2.80; p = 0.007) as determinants of early RTW after traumatic injury. The study uncovers factors crucial to RTW planning and interventions, and provides insights to minimize barriers, foster a smooth transition to employment, and optimize survivors' lives after injury.

Navigating patient journeys across healthcare borders: hot potatoes, medical professionalism and a negotiated order

PurposeThis study explores the dynamics of patient transfers within the Polish healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the roles of negotiation, boundary work and systemic flexibility. Despite extensive literature on patient transfers, gaps remain in understanding the general mechanisms that complicate these processes, especially under crisis conditions.Design/methodology/approachBy interviewing 18 specialists across various medical fields, our research provides empirical evidence from Poland, highlighting the experiences of medical practitioners who navigated the complex landscape of patient transfers during the pandemic.FindingsBy integrating negotiation and boundary work theories, we reveal how healthcare professionals manage patient flows and the challenges they face. Our findings show that during the unique situation caused by the uncertainties and lack of preparedness for the pandemic, while standardization and rationalization tools have limited effectiveness, proactive involvement and strategic negotiation are crucial for successful patient management.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's primary limitation is its focus solely on the Polish healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may not fully represent other contexts or healthcare systems.Originality/valueThe study underscores the importance of communication and interpersonal skills in facilitating patient transfers. We also argue that the previous experiences with negotiating orders, dealing with limited resources and making constant compromises had, in a way, built resilience in Polish medical experts and prepared them for the uncertainties encountered while treating COVID-19 patients. These insights contribute to academic theories and offer practical recommendations for enhancing healthcare system resilience and adaptability in future crises. Ultimately, the study emphasizes that flexibility and strategic negotiation are key to managing patient transfers in a fragmented and complex healthcare environment.

A Study On Effects Of Work-Life Balance And Women Employees Job Productivity In It Organizations

This study examined just at work-life balance and women productivity in only few IT sectors in Chennai. The study was stimulated by the IT sectoring industry's high rate of work-life unequal distribution. The study specifically examined the impact of workload pressure, role conflict, family stress, and work flexibility on female productivity. The relevant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical literatures were investigated. This work examined the work life balance and ladies productivity in selected IT sectors in Chennai city. The study was necessitated by high rate of work-life unbalance in the IT sectoring industry. Specifically the study determined the effect of workload pressure, role conflict, family stress and Work flexibility on ladies productivity. Relevant conceptual, theoretical and empirical literatures were examined. A total of fifteen IT sectors were studied, and the population of study was 2021, with the sample size of total sample size evaluated using the statistical formula SPSS. The research also revealed that family stress has a significant impact on female productivity. The study concluded that work load pressure, role conflict, and family-related stress all have a negative impact on female productivity. According to the study, people should relax in ways that do not interfere with their work; it can be an efficient way to recover from identified work-life balance issues. Management must take note of the volume of work assigned to women in order to deal with work-life balance issues in the workplace. Management must act immediately to rectify the issue; work should be delegated accordingly to ensure that no one is overloaded. Ladies should be given appropriate breaks and vacation time.

Research capacity and culture: a survey of Australian Orthopaedic Association members

BackgroundStrong research capacity and culture (RCC) within professional groups predict engagement in high-quality research and the integration of evidence into practice. However, factors affecting RCC participation and development are currently unknown in Australian Orthopaedic Surgeons.Study designCross-sectional survey.MethodsAll Australian Orthopaedic Association members were invited to complete the individual domain of the validated Research Capacity and Culture tool.ResultsOne hundred and sixty-three Australian Orthopaedic Association members (9%) provided survey answers. Survey findings indicated that AOA members scored moderate or high for most RCC domains (14 out of 15). Barriers to the completion of research included a lack of time, other work roles taking priority, and a lack of funds for research.ConclusionThe Australian Orthopaedic Association members surveyed in this study demonstrated adequate research skills and experience, although reported they could benefit from additional support securing funding and navigating specific research tasks. Increasing future collaboration with academic institutions and clinician-researcher roles may enhance the output of high-quality orthopaedic research in Australia.

Evaluation of Physical Properties of Aggregates: A Case Study on Aggregate Sources around Kathmandu Valley

Aggregates play a crucial role in construction works, and this research aims to characterize aggregates from different sources in the Kathmandu Valley, considering factors such as particle size, shape, water absorption, and toughness, resistance to abrasion, crushing value, and impact value. The study investigated identifying and testing aggregates from the sources around and within Kathmandu Valley. A preliminary survey identified nine quarries around Kathmandu Valley based on accessibility to the valley and the highest producers (regarding materials volume). Coarse aggregate samples were collected from Dukuchap (Lalitpur), kaldhunga (Kavre), Bogati Panauti (Kavre), Aagra Khola (Makwanpur) and Melamchi (Sindhupal Chowk. Fine aggregates were collected from Melamchi (Sindhupal Chowk), Belkhu (Dhading), and Sankhu (Kathmandu). Evaluation of physical properties of aggregates included fineness modulus test, water absorption test, crushing value test, Impact value test, silt content test, Flakiness and Elongation test, and abrasion resistance test. Upon meticulous evaluation of the collected samples, it was observed that Fineness Modulus, specific gravity, water absorption, materials finer than 75μm and silt content of the sources were found in between the respective range of (1.97 to3.49), (2.53 to2.62), (1.05 to1.96) % and (1.74 to 5)% and (1.21 to 11.04) respectively. Similarly, specific gravity, water absorption, flakiness index, abrasion value, impact value, and crushing value of coarse aggregates were found in the range of (2.65-2.72), (0.36-1.07)%,(15.03-18.41)%,(15.94-41.52)%,(15.23-34.31)% and(13.55-28.68)% respectively.

The Mediating Role of Technological Support in Enhancing Employee Productivity and Job Satisfaction through Remote Work Policies in Indonesia

Research aims: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote work globally, including in Indonesia. This study investigates the impact of remote work policies on employee productivity and job satisfaction in Indonesia, with an emphasis on the mediating role of technological support.Design/Methodology/Approach: Using a sample of 300 respondents from various industries, we employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze the data.Research findings: The results indicate that remote work positively influences both employee productivity and job satisfaction. Furthermore, technological support significantly enhances these effects, underscoring its critical role in successful remote work implementation.Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The findings extend the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model by highlighting the critical mediating role of technological support in enhancing the positive impacts of remote work policies on employee productivity and job satisfaction.Practitioners/Policy Implications: These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and business leaders aiming to optimize remote work strategies through effective technological investments.Research Limitations/Implications: This study's primary limitation is the reliance on self-reported data from a specific geographic region, which may not fully capture the diverse experiences and technological infrastructures present in other parts of Indonesia.

A Study On Effects Of Work-Life Balance And Women Employees Job Productivity In It Organizations

This study examined just at work-life balance and women productivity in only few IT sectors in Chennai. The study was stimulated by the IT sectoring industry's high rate of work-life unequal distribution. The study specifically examined the impact of workload pressure, role conflict, family stress, and work flexibility on female productivity. The relevant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical literatures were investigated. This work examined the work life balance and ladies productivity in selected IT sectors in Chennai city. The study was necessitated by high rate of work-life unbalance in the IT sectoring industry. Specifically the study determined the effect of workload pressure, role conflict, family stress and Work flexibility on ladies productivity. Relevant conceptual, theoretical and empirical literatures were examined. A total of fifteen IT sectors were studied, and the population of study was 2021, with the sample size of total sample size evaluated using the statistical formula SPSS. The research also revealed that family stress has a significant impact on female productivity. The study concluded that work load pressure, role conflict, and family-related stress all have a negative impact on female productivity. According to the study, people should relax in ways that do not interfere with their work; it can be an efficient way to recover from identified work-life balance issues. Management must take note of the volume of work assigned to women in order to deal with work-life balance issues in the workplace. Management must act immediately to rectify the issue; work should be delegated accordingly to ensure that no one is overloaded. Ladies should be given appropriate breaks and vacation time.