ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2016
Workplace social capital, mental health and health behaviors among Brazilian female workers.
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- Associations between psychosocial work environments and social capital: a multilevel analysis study in a Chinese context.BMC public health · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectivePrevious studies have investigated the relationship between workplace social capital and mental health, yet few have sought to examine the mediating mechanisms. We sought to explore the role of workplace social capital on health related behaviors and on mental health among female employees in Brazil.
methodsA cross-sectional study was undertaken with 553 women aged 28-50 years working in the production line of a poultry processing plant. We assessed workplace social capital, common mental disorders, stress (Perceived Stress Scale) and health related behaviors (physical activity, healthy eating habits and co-occurrence of risk behaviors). We used structural equation modeling to clarify relationships between exposures, outcomes, and mediating variables.
resultsOur model demonstrated a direct effect of social capital on the outcomes studied. Higher workplace social capital was associated with lower stress and common mental disorders as well as more favorable health-related behaviors. Our model also showed an indirect effect of social capital on mental health and on behaviors that was mediated by lower levels of perceived stress.
conclusionWorkplace social cohesion may play an important role in the promotion of mental health and healthy behaviors among women employees.
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