20 Questions
Which of the following intervention strategies is discussed as particularly relevant for promoting and protecting workers’ psychological health?
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
What are the implications of a psychologically healthy workforce?
Enhanced productivity and increased job satisfaction
According to the chapter, how does work-related experiences contribute to forms of psychological health among workers?
By contributing to good, bad, and in-between forms of psychological health
Which psychological state is described as a chronic state of emotional and physical exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment from work?
Burnout
What is the term that is described as an opposing but related phenomenon to burnout, characterized by high energy and absorption in work?
Engagement
Based on the text, which psychological state is recognized as a valuable resource for workers, helping them meet goals and cope with job demands?
Happiness
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meaningful work?
Tasks that create negative states like distress or isolation
What is the primary difference between loneliness and isolation in a work context?
Loneliness is a perception of insufficient social connection, while isolation is characterized by insufficient interaction and friendship with coworkers
What factor is linked to thriving at work and is associated with optimal performance and well-being?
Individual differences and work-related resources
Which of the following is NOT a component of psychological health?
The presence of work-related stress
What role does work play in psychological health according to the text?
It can provide resources and impact workers' psychological health
What is the 'happy-productive worker' hypothesis as mentioned in the text?
Happy workers are more productive and likely to go beyond formal job duties
Which psychological health concern is associated with sensitivity to triggers and changes in thoughts or behavior patterns?
Anxiety Disorder
What has been associated with better individual and business outcomes, such as profit, customer satisfaction, and productivity?
Positive psychological states
What is estimated to be three times the cost of absence or turnover due to psychological health symptoms?
Presenteeism
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
What type of surveys can provide insight into stability or change in psychological states or short-lived feelings?
Longitudinal surveys
What type of programs are mentioned as interventions for individuals' psychological health?
Stress management training
What can organizations provide to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and encourage workers to seek help?
Resources and benefits
What strategies for organizations are mentioned as relevant for promoting and protecting workers’ psychological health?
Promoting positive work environments
Study Notes
- Organizations have an opportunity to support worker psychological health, benefiting workers, their families, communities, and society as a whole.
- Psychological health issues are costly and prevalent, with depression being a leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Employers can help reduce stigma surrounding mental health, providing resources and benefits to encourage workers to seek help.
- Efforts to assess psychological health can involve self-reported surveys, measuring positive and negative states, or indicators of psychological health climate.
- Longitudinal surveys and experience sampling can provide insight into stability or change in psychological states or short-lived feelings.
- Organizational metrics can provide evidence of psychological health concerns, useful for demonstrating intervention cost savings or ROI.
- Interventions for individuals include stress management training, psychological health education, and military-derived programs.
- Strategies for organizations include promoting positive work environments, offering flexible work arrangements, and implementing policies that support psychological health.
- Collaborative efforts between individuals, organizations, and mental health professionals can lead to comprehensive approaches to supporting psychological health.
- The importance of addressing psychological health extends beyond individual and organizational benefits, impacting society as a whole.
Explore the concept of loneliness, social connection, and meaning at work, and their impact on psychological health. Learn about the 'loneliness epidemic' and its implications for overall well-being.
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