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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):87-90
Editorial
Idoneità difficili, promozione del benessere lavorativo e gestione del disagio psicosociale: il primo convegno nazionale dell’Associazione Italiana di Psicologia e Medicina del Lavoro (AIPMEL)
Fitness for work in difficult cases, workplace health promotion and management of psychosocial hazards at the workplace: The first Conference of the Italian Association of Psychology and Occupational Health (AIPMEL)
Authors: Francesco CHIRICO1,*
1 Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia. Centro Sanitario
Polifunzionale di Milano, Servizio Sanitario della Polizia di Stato, Ministero dell’Interno, Italia. ORCID: 0000-0002-8737-4368.
* Author for the correspondence
Parole chiave: Idoneità al lavoro; rischio psicosociale; promozione della salute.
Keywords: Fitness for work; workplace health promotion; occupational psychosocial hazards.
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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):91-104
Original Article
Relationship between motivational factors and employee engagement in Bangladesh’s Readymade Garments (RMG) industry
Authors: Dalowar HOSSAN1,*, Zuraina Dato’ MANSOR2, Md. Raijul ISLAM3, Ayub Nabi KHAN4, Nor Siah JAHARUDDIN5, Noor-E-Medina Suraiya JESMIN6
1 School of Business and Economics, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. Email: dalowarhossan.bd@gmail.com
2 School of Business and Economics, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. Email: aina_m@upm.edu.my
3 Dept. of Textile Engineering, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh. Email: raijul@buft.edu.bd
4 Pro-VC, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh. Email: provc@buft.edu.bd
5 School of Business and Economics, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. Email: norsiah_upm@upm.edu.my
6 School of Management, Cardiff metropolitan university, United Kingdom. Email: medina_noore@yahoo.com
* Author for the correspondence: Dalowar Hossan, PhD Candidate, School of Business and Economics, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. Email: dalowarhossan.bd@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction: This study investigates the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors on employee engagement in the RMG industry in Bangladesh
Methods: Based on Herzberg’s Two Factor theory, this study has followed a quantitative approach to develop the hypotheses. The questionnaire has been adapted from the previous studies to conduct this study with seven Likert measurement scales. In addition, a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data cross-sectionally from a total of 500 respondents. Finally, the data have been analyzed by SPSS 29 for respondents’ demographic profiles and smart PLS 4 to test the hypotheses.
Results: Extrinsic motivational factors (0.402) and intrinsic motivational factors (0.296) have a large and medium effect size (f square) on employee engagement, respectively. In contrast, extrinsic motivational factors have a significant effect on employee engagement (b=0.536, t=6.365, p<0.000); and intrinsic motivational factors have a significant effect on employee engagement (b=0.503, t=4.528, p<0.001).
Discussion and Conclusion: Extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors significantly influence employee engagement. However, extrinsic motivational factors affect employee engagement more than intrinsic motivational factors. For example, authority, relationship with supervisor, variety, job security, advancement, salary, ability utilization, achievement, responsibility, recognition, and growth positively affect employee engagement in RMG in Bangladesh. On the other hand, relationships with peers, working conditions, company policy and procedure, Job itself, creativity, independence, and moral values do not affect employee engagement in RMG in Bangladesh.
Keywords: Employee Engagement; Motivational Factors; Readymade Garments (RMG).
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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):105-116
Original Article
Burnout, decision-making and coping among healthcare workers: How the world was before the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Amelia RIZZO1,*, Rossella ALFA2, Viviana CARLOTTA2 , Giuseppe STURNIOLO3, Luigi TRAZZI4, Francesco VIOLA5
1 Psy, PhD and Psychotherapist, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. ORCID: 0000-0002-6229-6463. E-mail: amrizzo@unime.it.
2 Psy, PhD and Psychotherapist, Messina University Hospital, Messina, Italy. E-mail: rossellaalfa2@gmail.com; viviana_carlotta@hotmail.com
3 Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Provincial Health Authority of Messina, Messina, Italy. E-mail: dottoregiuseppesturniolo@gmail.com
4 Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Assisted Therapeutic Community, Messina, Italy. E-mail: luigitrazzi@gmail.com
5 Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Messina University Hospital, Messina, Italy. e-mail: docfrancesco.viola@gmail.com
* Author for the correspondence
Abstract
Introduction: The international literature in the past two years has focused on work-related stress and burnout symptoms among healthcare workers involved in the COVID-19 emergency. However, high levels of burnout syndrome (BOS) had previously been traced in this population. The present study investigated the relationship between BOS, decision-making and coping styles in a sample of physicians and nurses before the pandemic.
Methods: A sample of 90 healthcare workers (male= 47.9%; mean age = 45.23 ± 7.37) participated in the study. A socio-demographic questionnaire, the Link Burnout Questionnaire, the CISS Coping Inventory in Stressful Situations for adults and the General Decision-Making Style questionnaire
were used.
Results: Linear regression analysis showed that low decision style and emotion-oriented coping predict the onset of BOS. Subjects with and without BOS differ in decision-making styles and coping strategies.
Discussion: This study could contribute to identifying precursors of BOS and suggests the need for preventive psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions to include emotions in the decision-making process.
Keywords: burnout, coping, decision-making, health professions.
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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):117-124
Original Article in Occupational Health
System usability, stress and mood among teachers using distance learning
Authors: Maria Grazia MAGGIO1, Amelia RIZZO2,*, Maria Chiara STAGNITTI3, Alfredo
MANULI4, Rocco Salvatore CALABRO’5
1 Psy.D., University of Catania, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science, Via Santa Sofia 97, I-95123, Catania, Italy. E-mail: mariagraziamay@gmail.com Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0757-2389
2 Psy.D., Ph.D., University of Messina, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Piazza Pugliatti, 1 – 98122, Messina, Italy. E-mail: amrizzo@unime.it Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6229-6463
3 Psy.D., Studio di Psicoterapia Relazionale e Riabilitazione Cognitiva, v.le Europa, 107, Messina, Italy. E-mail: mariachiara.stagnitti@gmail.com
4 M.Sc., AOU Policlinico “G. Martino”, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy. E-mail: manulialfredo@gmail.com Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4030-1399
5 M.D., Ph.D., IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”, Messina, Italy. E-mail: salbro77@tiscali.it Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8566-3166
* Author for the correspondence
Abstract
Introduction: Literature on teachers’ stress and depression over the past two years is vast, conversely, evidence regarding relationships between system usability and mood is relatively small. The present cross-sectional study aimed to explore system usability, stress, and mood among teachers using distance learning (DL).
Methods: A digital protocol containing socio-demographic data, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), the System Usability Scale (SUS), and three qualitative questions on DL was administered to 106 Italian teachers (89.4% of women; spanning from 27 to 67 years old; mean age in years 47.10 ± 10.23).
Results: Linear regression showed that there were no statistically significant effects of age, gender, and school grade. Stress was significantly correlated with anxiety and depressive symptoms, while DL usability was negatively correlated with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Discussion and Conclusions: Teachers showed high acceptance of the DL. However, it was characterised in predominantly mild but negative terms. Our findings highlight the psychological impact of the massive DL on teachers’ mood and stress levels, as well as differences in perceived ease
of use of the system, suggesting the need for tailored and blended didactic strategies.
Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; e- Learning; Stress; Teachers; System Usability.
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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):125-133
Original Article
Exposure to the risk of COVID-19 infection and productivity at the workplace among manufacturing industry workers in Rembang, Indonesia: A qualitative study
Authors: Fadila TINAWATI1,*, Trisni UTAMI2, Argyo DEMARTOTO3
1 Sociology Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia. E-mail: tynafadila118@gmail.com. ORCID: 0000-0003- 2180-035X.
2 Department of Socioloy, FISIP, UNS, Indonesia. E-mail: trisniutami@staff.uns.ac.id. ORCID: 0000-0002-0690-2916.t
3 Department of Sociology, FISIP, UNS, Indonesia. E-mail: Argyodemartoto@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-8245-0720.t
Abstract
Introduction: This study explores the relationship between exposure to the risk of COVID-19 infection and productivity at the workplace among manufacturing industry workers in Indonesia in the context of social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This qualitative research has a case study approach. Key informants in this study were obtained through a purposive sampling technique. They included six workers employed in the production, the Head of Health Safety Environment (HSE), the Head of General Affairs (GA), the Head of Production, and the Head of Human Resources (HR). This study used Back’s risk society theory as an analytical knife.
Results and Discussion: Our findings showed the reflexivity of manufacturing industry workers in Rembang, Indonesia, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was implemented through health protocols, including washing hands with soap and hand sanitizer, vaccination, and practicing
physical distancing while working increased workers’ productivity.
Keywords: reflexivity; occupational risk; Covid-19 infection; productivity.
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GIPMEL 2022;2(2):134-140
Viewpoint Article
Public health measures and dignity in tension in professional hair care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A lesson for future pandemics
Authors: Nicola BRAGAZZI1, Giuseppe TAINO2, Tiziana GAZZOLDI3, Irene TAINO4, Francesco CHIRICO5,*
1 Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada. ORCID: 0000-0001-8409-868X
2 IRCCS S. Maugeri”, Foundation-Pavia-Unit Hospital of Occupational Medicine (UOOML), Pavia, Italy. E-mail: giuseppe.taino@unipv.it. ORCID: 0000-0002-8995-100X
3 IRCCS S. Maugeri”, Foundation-Pavia-Unit Hospital of Occupational Medicine (UOOML), Pavia, Italy. E-mail: tiziana.gazzoldi@icsmaugeri.it.
4 IRCCS S. Maugeri”, Foundation-Pavia-Unit Hospital of Occupational Medicine (UOOML), Pavia, Italy. E-mail: irene.taino@yahoo.it.
5 Post-graduate School of Occupational Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy. E-mail:
medlavchirico@gmail.com. ORCID: 0000-0002-8737-4368.
* Author for the correspondence
Abstract
Professional hair care has generally not been considered a critical service and function during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the lack of professional hair care services due to closed salons and the provision of home haircuts (or lack of) has the potential to impact human dignity – a concept linked to both ethics and legislation. Additionally, existing data sets regarding the transmission of COVID from positive stylists to their clients do not justify the closure of hair salons during the pandemic. Supporting the stance of the German and Italian governments, we argue for continued professional hair care services in salons and via home visits, incorporating a COVID safety protocol that includes preventive measures to protect workers and clients. This protocol can also accommodate clients unable or unwilling to be vaccinated. We also argue for the recommended vaccination of hair salon employees due to their key role in delivering professional hair care as an “essential service.”
Keywords: hair; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 / prevention & control; public health; occupational health; ethics.
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