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The Relationship among Quality of Work Life, Participation and Stress Levels in Health Center Workers
Yadollah Hamidi, Marzieh Mortezaei, Ahmad Heidari Pahlavian, Ali Reza Soltanian, Rashid Heidari Moghaddam,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (3-2015)
Abstract

Introduction: The quality of work life is one of the main issues in human resource management that is related to job satisfaction, resignation, turnover rate, personality and job stress. The present study was conducted to investigate the quality of working life in relation to stress levels and participation in health care workers in cities.

Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 124 random health care workers employed in centers across the city of Hamadan. Walton's quality of work life questionnaire, Belcher's participation questionnaire and a stress questionnaire were used for achieving the study objectives. The Pearson test was used for determining the correlation between the variables.

Results: The results showed that 40.3% of the subjects reported their overall participation rate to be low, 38.7%% reported it to be moderate and 21% reported it to be high. In addition, 73.4% of the subjects reported low levels of perceived stress and 26.6% reported it to be very high. The findings of the study showed a significant positive correlation between participation and the quality of work life (r=0.33 and p<​0.001). The quality of work life and stress were also found to have a negative correlation (p=0.015 and r=-0.219).

Conclusion: Through understanding participation and levels of stress among the employees and through presenting and implementing appropriate strategies for reducing stress and encouraging participation, the quality of work life and ultimately the productivity of health care organizations can be increased.

 
The Relationship between Participation Ergonomics and Creativity in the University Oversight Units
Zahra Toosi, Yadollah Hamidi, Mahdi Beglari, Ali Reza Soltanian,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (3-2026)
Abstract
Objectives: One of the most important elements and duties of management is to create the necessary environment for fostering creativity to bring about organizational transformation. Participatory ergonomics, as a systematic approach emphasizing the active involvement of employees in designing and improving work systems, can provide a foundation for simultaneously enhancing both participation and creativity. Given the importance of governance roles in universities and the potential impact of management and ergonomic studies in this field, this study aimed to assess the level of employee creativity and its relationship with their participation in the university.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in strategic and oversight units directly affiliated with the university presidency with standard questionnaires, including "Belcher’s Partnership" and "Randsip's Creativity", take census from 63 emploees. Data were analyzed using SPSS20 software, and correlations were determined using the Pearson correlation and regression and variance analysis coefficient with a significance level of less than 0.05.
Results: The average creativity score of staff was 180.41, and the participation rate was 113.83, both representing more than 75% of the total score. The results did not indicate a direct relation between employee creativity and their participation (p = 0.206). There was a difference in creativity between men and women, with women showing higher average creativity scores than men. Employee participation and creativity levels are significantly influenced by the nature of their work.
Conclusion: The level of employee participation and creativity is significantly influenced by the nature of their work. Creating a conducive environment to enhance participation and creativity, especially in governance roles where legal constraints may exist, is essential. Participatory ergonomics, by providing a structured framework for engaging employees in problem‑solving and improving work processes, can help overcome some barriers and strengthen creative potential. Furthermore, leveraging the presence of women in supervisory units can enhance creativity in positions that require innovative thinking.

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