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Melinda Soh1, Antonio Zarola1, Kat Palaiou1

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Health Psychology Open
|January 11, 2017
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This study found that emotional stability and organizational support predict work well-being in ambulance personnel. Improving perceived organizational support may enhance job satisfaction, engagement, and reduce stress.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Ambulance personnel face unique workplace stressors.
  • Holistic assessment of work well-being is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate dimensions of work well-being: engagement, job satisfaction, and stress.
  • To identify predictors of work well-being, including personality and perceived organizational support.
  • To examine the hierarchical structure of work well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design.
  • Sample of 490 UK ambulance personnel.
  • Correlational analysis and hierarchical modeling.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations found between job satisfaction, engagement, and stress.
Keywords:
adultsanxietybeliefsmental illnessworry

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  • A hierarchical model of work well-being was supported.
  • Emotional stability and perceived organizational support significantly predicted work well-being.

    • Conclusions:

    • Work well-being in ambulance personnel is multi-dimensional and can be holistically measured.
    • Perceived organizational support is a key factor for interventions to improve well-being.
    • Targeting emotional stability and organizational support can enhance the work experience of ambulance staff.