Employee Wellbeing: Evaluating a Wellbeing Intervention in Two Settings.

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Employee and student wellbeing are critical for productivity and personal development.
• Digital interventions are increasingly explored to support mental health in various settings.
• The Wellbeing Game is a novel digital tool designed to enhance psychological health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the Wellbeing Game as an intervention for improving wellbeing.
• To assess the impact of the Wellbeing Game on stress levels.
• To examine the Wellbeing Game's efficacy in both student and organizational contexts.

Main Methods:

• Study 1: 60 university students played the Wellbeing Game; wellbeing, stress, and image valence were measured.
• Study 2: 52 employees in a financial organization played the Wellbeing Game for 4 weeks; wellbeing and stress were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
• Utilized surveys and psychological tests to gather quantitative data.

Main Results:

• Students reported significant improvements in wellbeing post-gameplay, but no significant changes in stress or image valence.
• Employees reported reduced stress and increased wellbeing, particularly those who felt more connected to colleagues.
• The Wellbeing Game demonstrated positive effects on wellbeing in both student and organizational samples.

Conclusions:

• The Wellbeing Game shows potential as a versatile intervention tool for enhancing psychological wellbeing.
• Its effectiveness may be context-dependent, with social connection playing a role in organizational settings.
• Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms and long-term effects of the Wellbeing Game.