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Structural barriers to change in the workplace.

J V Johnson1

  • 1Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205.

International Journal of Health Services : Planning, Administration, Evaluation
|January 1, 1989
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Enhancing worker control is key to preventing occupational stress disorders. This series explores structural obstacles and strategies for increasing employee control in the workplace.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Increased worker control, individually and collectively, is vital for preventing psychosocial disorders.
  • Existing research highlights the benefits of enhanced control in occupational settings.
  • Practical interventions to boost worker control face significant structural barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a series of articles focusing on work organization and health.
  • To examine the structural obstacles hindering practical interventions for worker control.
  • To propose strategies for overcoming these obstacles using diverse research orientations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of historical sociological perspectives.
  • Review of occupational health policy frameworks.

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  • Application of action research methodologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified state, occupational sector, and workplace-level barriers to implementing worker control.
    • Explored how historical context influences current workplace structures.
    • Highlighted policy gaps and opportunities for intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Overcoming structural obstacles requires multi-level strategies.
    • Integrating sociological, policy, and action research approaches can facilitate enhanced worker control.
    • Addressing systemic issues is crucial for effective psychosocial interventions in occupational health.