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Effects of Job Crafting and Rotation on Employee Turnover, Using Motivation and Age as Moderators
(2024) Carter, Elizabeth
The present study has the objective of determining the importance of task variety as a factor of retention, or a mitigating factor in turnover. Motivation, as a psychological resource, has been proven to play a role in the efforts of self-sought task variety through job crafting, job rotation, or other competency development. Additionally, it is speculated that different age groups have different attitudes toward organizational commitment, specifically if their psychological or economic needs are not being fulfilled. Data analysis of survey results was carried out among the following age brackets: 18-30 years, 31-45 years, and 46 and above years. Questionnaires assessed task variety behaviors on the job, attitudes toward self-termination of employment, and factors of motivation, as well as collecting demographic data including age. Task variety was broken down into two sections: job rotation and job crafting, the latter of which was measured in three dimensions: task, relational, and cognitive. A 29-question survey was composed using multiple existing inventories, including Jacobs and Roodt's TIS-6 (2007) for turnover intention, Slemp and Vella-Brodrick's Job Crafting Questionnaire (2013) to measure job crafting behaviors in the domains of cognitive, relational, and task, Tremblay et al.'s Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale (2009), and a 12-item measure from Bautista et al. (2017) to assess job rotation. All items were measured by a 5-point Likert scale and questions relating to extrinsic motivation and turnover intention were reverse-scored; the remaining questions were scored positively. Then, using multiple regression analysis, the relationship between the independent variables (task variety and motivation) and the dependent variable (retention) was determined.
The Impact of Long-Term Substance Abuse on Mental Health Disorders in Adults: A Comprehensive Study
(2024) Ray, Camille
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of long-term opioid use combined with trauma on mental health disorders, specifically depression, and anxiety, in adults enrolled in a clinical opioid treatment program. 25 participants (ages 21–75) from an opioid treatment completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, and the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) to assess depression, anxiety, and withdrawal severity, an interview to assess past trauma Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and independent t-tests were used to analyze the data. Results demonstrated a relationship between depression and opioid withdrawal severity and anxiety and withdrawal severity. Participants with a history of trauma exhibited significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety, suggesting a need for integrated treatment approaches that address both substance use and mental health disorders, particularly through trauma-informed care.
Exploring the Perception of Mental Health among Men in the African American Community: What is the Influence for the Stigma against Mental Health among men in the African American Community?
(2024) Robinson, Curtis
The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of mental health among African American men in the African American community and the factors that influence the stigmatization of mental health. Stigma is defined as the perception that mental health is for individuals that lack the mental toughness to face everyday life problems. The study hypothesizes that African American men who were raised in the inner-city have a negative perception of mental health. This study included 11 African American males that were between the ages of 35-70. Participants participated in an interview about their mental health to measure perception and completed a stigma survey to measure stigma. The survey showed that 63% of the participants did not have a stigma towards mental health. The interviews revealed that 91% of the coded statements were positive towards mental health. The data shows that the hypothesis was rejected and that African American men in the African American community have a positive perception of mental health. The study revealed that as African American men leave their environment, become exposed to other cultures, and become educated on mental health, their perception of mental health evolves. Future studies should target participants who are still living in the inner-city of the African American community to gain perception of those currently living in the inner-city.
The Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on the Development of Addictive
(2024) Gustin, Stephanie
This thesis is a systematic review that explores the relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD), focusing on ADHD’s role as a potential risk factor for developing addiction. ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and disorganization, which may contribute to maladaptive behaviors, including substance misuse. The review integrated qualitative and quantitative analysis of twenty recent studies to examine the influence of ADHD-related variables and co-occurring mental health disorders on substance use. The research reviewed studies examining the relationship between ADHD and SUD, highlighting an increased likelihood of substance misuse among individuals with ADHD. However, this systematic review does not establish a direct correlation or causation between the two conditions. Findings support the need for early intervention and tailored treatment approaches to reduce addiction risks in ADHD populations. This study underscores the necessity for targeted clinical practices and future longitudinal studies to clarify ADHD’s impact on addictive behavior further and inform prevention strategies.
Employee Engagement Among Intersectional Identifying Employees: Considering Flexible Work Arrangements in the Era of Increased Remote and Hybrid Work
(2024) Proctor, Emily Blythe
This study investigated the impact of remote and hybrid flexible work arrangements on employee engagement among intersectional-identifying employees. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining the 17-question Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) through quantitative surveys and the nine-question UWES through qualitative interviews. Results were mixed, with the quantitative results failing to establish a significant relationship between flexible work arrangements and improved employee engagement. The qualitative interviews suggest a positive change in engagement but do not demonstrate improvement in engagement. Influential factors on these results, such as inconsistent organizational policies and role ambiguity, often exclude considerations of intersectional employees’ identities. Due to these conflicting organizational policies regarding flexible work arrangements and widespread role uncertainty, the study suggests that intersectional employees may experience active disengagement. The results supported the notion that overall employee engagement is experiencing a downward trend, and many intersectional employees are actively disengaged.