Showing 4 results for Psychosocial Factors
Maziyar Arassi, Heidar Mohammadi, Majid Motamedzade, Mojtaba Kamalinia, Davoud Mardani, Misagh Mohammadi Beiragani, Mehdi Shekari, Mehdi Akbarzadeh,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (6-2014)
Abstract
Background: Psychosocial factors are present in most workplaces that could affect various aspects of workers’ health. Accordingly, psychosocial risks may lead to work related musculoskeletal disorders, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, effect on quality of working life, sickness absence, depression work injuries and accidents and various health problems. The aim of the present study was to assess work psychosocial problems and their association with non-fatal occupational accidents among Aghmary workers of Iranian drilling rigs.
Methods: A cross-sectional study using the short version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) was carried out on a total sample of 270 employees working on Aghmary system in drilling rigs. History of non-fatal occupational accidents was assessed by self-report during one year prior to the study. Statistical analyses were done using SPSS 16.0.
Results: The results showed that high work pace (OR=1.55), high emotional demands (OR=1.62), high influence at work (OR=1.5), low quality of leadership (OR=1.8), low social support (OR=1.87), high burnout (OR=1.72) and high threat of violence (OR=6.2) were significantly related to non-fatal occupational accident.
Conclusions: This study revealed the significant association between occupational accident and some psychosocial dimensions and recommended the incorporation of psychosocial factors in preventive measures.
Davood Afshari, Payam Amini, Behnoush Jafari, Ghasem Akbari,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (4-2021)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Psychosocial factors are among the factors affecting employee productivity. Since few studies have been done in this field, this study was conducted to investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors regarding productivity.
Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020 among 105 employees of a food distribution company in Ahvaz. Data collection tools included demographic information questionnaire, Copenhagen Psychosocial Factors Questionnaire (COPSOQ) and Goldsmith Hershey Productivity Questionnaire. Independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to investigate the relationship between variables.
Results: The results showed that there was no significant relationship between any of the demographic variables with the score of psychosocial factors and productivity (P> 0.05). Psychosocial factor 2 has a negative and significant relationship with the average score of productivity, ability, role clarity, organizational support, motivation, feedback and credibility. And psychosocial factor 4 has a negative and significant relationship with motivation. The mean score of psychosocial factors, factor 1 and 3 showed a positive and significant relationship with the mean score of productivity, ability, role clarity, organizational support, motivation, feedback and credibility.
Conclusion: Considering the role of psychosocial factors on employee' productivity, it is necessary to consider organizational interventions in order to control effective psychosocial factors. More attention to psychosocial factors in the workplace can play an effective role in the efficiency and productivity of employees and the organization.
Davood Afshari, Shakiba Babakhani Farshkar, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad, Maryam Seyedtabib,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (5-2025)
Abstract
Objectives: Adverse events, defined as errors occurring during nursing care, have become one of the most serious threats to patient safety and quality of care in hospitals. The present study aimed to investigate the role of various factors influencing adverse events among nurses.
Methods: An analytical epidemiological study was conducted on 360 nurses working in public hospitals in Ahvaz. Data were collected using a personal information questionnaire, an environmental factors checklist, the standardized Patient Safety Culture questionnaire, the NEO Personality Inventory, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire assessing psychosocial work factors, and a standardized adverse events checklist. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS and SMART PLS software.
Results: The most frequently reported adverse events were complaints from patients or their families, while surgical wound infections were reported less frequently. Additionally, 31 nurses (8.6%) reported more than 20 adverse incidents in the past 12 months. The developed model indicated that environmental noise significantly affects both patient safety culture and adverse events, and psychosocial factors influence patient safety culture; however, patient safety culture alone did not significantly affect the occurrence of adverse events.
Conclusion: Overall, the prevalence of adverse events among the studied nurses was high. Exposure to environmental noise and psychosocial factors substantially impacts patient safety culture. These findings can inform strategies to improve adverse event management and enhance patient safety culture.
Kiumars Azizmalayeri, Emad Sormei,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (10-2026)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Occupational burnout is one of the major psychosocial factors affecting teachers’ occupational health and may have substantial individual and organizational consequences. This study aimed to predict occupational burnout among elementary school teachers based on psychosocial factors related to parents’ interactions with schools.
Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted during the 2024–2025 academic year among elementary school teachers in Borujerd, Iran. The study sample consisted of 384 teachers, determined based on the Krejcie and Morgan table. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire assessing psychosocial factors associated with the role of parents in teachers’ occupational burnout and the Maslach and Jackson Burnout Inventory. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the two questionnaires were 0.87 and 0.84, respectively. The content and construct validity of the researcher-developed questionnaire were also confirmed at an acceptable level. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis.
Results: Significant relationships were found between teachers’ occupational burnout and parents’ unrealistic organizational expectations, parental cooperation in educational and pedagogical activities, parents’ awareness of educational and pedagogical responsibilities, and parents’ respect for teachers’ professional status. The regression model was statistically significant, and parents’ unrealistic organizational expectations were the strongest predictor of occupational burnout, with a standardized beta coefficient of 0.63.
Conclusion: Managing parental expectations, clarifying reciprocal responsibilities, and strengthening family–school communication and collaboration may contribute to creating a supportive psychosocial environment and reducing occupational burnout among teachers.
