Essays about: "Work stressors"

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  1. 1. COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL INNOVATION A qualitative study of factors that benefit and/or hinder collaboration within the innovation ecosystem of industrial transformation in North Central Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Åsa Ängsback; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Collective Action Theory; Smart Specialisation; Regional innovation; Industrial transformation; Innovation Eco System; North Central Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to address the need for a better understanding of how actors in regional innovation ecosystems work collectively for sustainable regional development and innovation towards the green and digital transition of the European Green Deal. The paper contributes to existing literature about challenges in the implementation of regional innovation (smart specialisation) strategies, by examining factors that have shown to affect collaboration related to large scale problems, e. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exchanging 'Life' for Money? Overtime work culture and professional women's fertility intentions in China

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jinxuan Lu; [2023]
    Keywords : Fertility intention; Overtime work; PLS-SEM; Vignette experiment; Theory of Planned Behavior; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the context of China’s concerning decline in fertility rates and the widespread normalization of the ‘996’ overtime culture, the connection between overtime work and fertility assumes considerable importance. This research is firmly grounded in the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991), which investigates the complex relationship between overtime work and fertility intentions among working women of reproductive age in urban China. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Dark Side of Entrepreneurial Work: Towards an Integrative Framework of Stressors of Mental Well-being & Preventative Strategies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sophia Horst de Cuestas; Thi Ngoc Trinh Le; [2023]
    Keywords : Mental well-being; Mental ill-being; Entrepreneurship; Preventative strategies; Integrative framework; Work stressors; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurial work and the mental well-being of entrepreneurs often receive positive attention, despite evidence indicating a high prevalence of mental illness among entrepreneurs. This highlights the importance of understanding the stressors arising from entrepreneurial work that can contribute to mental ill-being as well as identifying strategies to mitigate their effects. READ MORE

  4. 4. Stress factors among project workers in developing countries due to COVID19

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Muhammad Fayed; [2023]
    Keywords : Stress; project work; developing countries; coping strategies;

    Abstract :  Work related stress in developing countries is one of the research areas that lacks attention of researchers. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine the stressors (stress factors) among project workers in developing countries due to COVID19, and how they cope up with it This study was based on a qualitative research design, critical incident approach was employed. READ MORE

  5. 5. Project Workers' Mental Health in Focus : Understanding Stressors and Supportive Strategies in PBOs

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Anna Misskam; Natalie Schoch; [2023]
    Keywords : Project-based organizations; Mental health promotion; Well-being; Coping strategies; Project workers;

    Abstract : Background: Project-based organizations have become increasingly important in theory and practice. In these kinds of organizations core activities are performed by means of projects which offer advantages such as adaptability and flexibility. Yet, the project-based work context also bears risks for the mental health of the employees involved. READ MORE