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Volume 13, Issue 2 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2025)
Iran J Ergon 2025, 13(2): 157-165 |
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Mahmoodi A, Allahyari T. The Relationship between Ergonomic Workplace Climate and Employee Resilience: A Study in a Gas Company. Iran J Ergon 2025; 13 (2) :157-165
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1- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,allahyari@umsu.ir
2- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,
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Objectives: In modern demanding work environments, workforce resilience and ergonomic climate are recognized as critical factors for maintaining employee well-being and enhancing organizational productivity.
Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study investigated the relationship between ergonomic climate and employee resilience in a gas company. A total of 170 employees were selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using two validated instruments, namely the Ergonomic Climate Questionnaire and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Statistical analyses were conducted in SPSS software (version 26), using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, one-sample t-tests, and regression analysis.
Results: Mean scores of gas company ergonomic climate and employee resilience were obtained at 135.03±29.96 and 96.5±16.44, respectively. The correlation coefficient between ergonomic climate and employee resilience for 171 samples was calculated at +0.22. The findings indicated that the mean scores for ergonomic climate, operational performance, employee well-being, and individual resilience were significantly higher than the midpoint of the Likert scale. Moreover, individual resilience was found to have a positive and significant correlation with all dimensions of ergonomic climate, namely management commitment, employee involvement, hazard identification and control, and training and knowledge. However, no significant relationships were observed between demographic variables (age, gender, education, work experience) and resilience.
Conclusion: An appropriate ergonomic climate plays a significant role in reducing stress and improving the psychological conditions of the workplace. Employees' resilience can be positively affected by physical and mental health enhancements, stress reduction, job satisfaction increases, and improvements in work-life quality. Therefore, organizational attention to ergonomic issues and the implementation of supportive strategies can improve workplace ergonomics, thereby enhancing individual resilience among employees.
Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study investigated the relationship between ergonomic climate and employee resilience in a gas company. A total of 170 employees were selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using two validated instruments, namely the Ergonomic Climate Questionnaire and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Statistical analyses were conducted in SPSS software (version 26), using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, one-sample t-tests, and regression analysis.
Results: Mean scores of gas company ergonomic climate and employee resilience were obtained at 135.03±29.96 and 96.5±16.44, respectively. The correlation coefficient between ergonomic climate and employee resilience for 171 samples was calculated at +0.22. The findings indicated that the mean scores for ergonomic climate, operational performance, employee well-being, and individual resilience were significantly higher than the midpoint of the Likert scale. Moreover, individual resilience was found to have a positive and significant correlation with all dimensions of ergonomic climate, namely management commitment, employee involvement, hazard identification and control, and training and knowledge. However, no significant relationships were observed between demographic variables (age, gender, education, work experience) and resilience.
Conclusion: An appropriate ergonomic climate plays a significant role in reducing stress and improving the psychological conditions of the workplace. Employees' resilience can be positively affected by physical and mental health enhancements, stress reduction, job satisfaction increases, and improvements in work-life quality. Therefore, organizational attention to ergonomic issues and the implementation of supportive strategies can improve workplace ergonomics, thereby enhancing individual resilience among employees.
Keywords: Employee resilience, Employee well-being, Ergonomic climate, Gas company, Operational performance
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Cognitive Ergonomics
Received: 2025/06/13 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | ePublished: 2025/09/1
Received: 2025/06/13 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | ePublished: 2025/09/1
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