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Merlin Patricia Grueso Hinestroza1, Concha Antón2, Mónica López-Santamaría1
1School of Management and Business, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá 111711, Colombia.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 25, 2022
Summary
Meaningful work significantly boosts life satisfaction for individuals in Colombia
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Occupational Science
Background:
- Work fulfills instrumental and transcendental needs.
- Meaningful work (MW) is understudied in populations affected by armed conflict.
- Work aids conflict-affected individuals in overcoming social disadvantage.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze the relationship between meaningful work and life satisfaction.
- Investigate MW's impact on individuals in a Colombian employment program for those affected by armed conflict.
Main Methods:
- Nonexperimental, quantitative case study.
- Survey administered to 62 employees in a private supported employment program.
- Utilized Work as Meaning Inventory and Satisfaction with Life Scale.
Main Results:
- Meaningful work significantly impacts satisfaction with life (R² = 0.28, p < 0.00).
- Key factors include a sense of belonging, interpersonal connection, and attachment.
Conclusions:
- Meaningful work enhances life satisfaction for program participants.
- Findings have implications for companies and public policy in Colombia regarding employment programs.
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