Understanding Employee Wellness Among Non-Supervisory, Front-Line Employees in Three Maryland Industries: A Focus Group Study

Organizations are increasingly interested in improving the personal wellness of employees. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions of wellness and workplace influences among a diverse sample of employees (n = 22) in three Maryland industries. Data were collected using focus...

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Published in:Journal of family and consumer sciences 2017-01, Vol.109 (1), p.34-42
Main Author: Russell, Mia B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Budgets
Customer services
Employee Attitudes
Employee morale
Employee turnover
Employees
Focus Groups
Health Behavior
Health Promotion
Hospitality industry
Hospitality Occupations
Industrial Psychology
Industry
Influence
Influences
Job Performance
Job satisfaction
Local government
Morale
Occupational Surveys
Perceptions
Personal health
Productivity
Qualitative Research
Quality
Quality of Working Life
Research Design
Self Actualization
Semi Structured Interviews
Success
Turnover
Wellness
Wellness programs
Work Environment
Workforce
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Summary:Organizations are increasingly interested in improving the personal wellness of employees. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions of wellness and workplace influences among a diverse sample of employees (n = 22) in three Maryland industries. Data were collected using focus group methodology and integrating human needs theory as well as a wellness model. Findings supported the conceptual framework, however, data also emerged suggesting the importance of supportive work environments as well as the influence of workplace practices and strategies that may positively influence personal wellness.
ISSN:1082-1651
2331-5369
DOI:10.14307/JFCS109.1.34