• Safety and Health at Work
• /
• 제7권1호
• /
• pp.43-48
• /
• 2016

Background: Work Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify and avoid early retirement and work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few studies have been carried out to evaluate work ability in Iran. We aimed to investigate the WAI and the effect of work-related stress on it among Iranian workers. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study was carried out among 449 workers from five working sectors in three big cities of Iran. Work ability and work-related stress were measured using the Persian version of WAI and the Persian version of Health and Safety Executive Stress Indicator Tool. Results: More than a third of the workers surveyed (34.70%) did not have an appropriate level of work ability (WAI < 37). There was a significant correlation between subscales of work-related stress and the mean score of WAI. Furthermore, the variables of body mass index, sleep quality, exercise activity, job tenure, and three subscales of work-related stress including demands, supervisor support, and role were significant predictors of WAI. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the interventional programs must be focused on improving supervisors support, eliminating ambiguity and conflicts in the role of workers in their job and organization, reducing job demands, improving sleep quality, and increasing exercise activity.

• 가정과삶의질연구
• /
• 제14권1호
• /
• pp.163-176
• /
• 1996

This study explores the overall social activities of the middle-aged women. The middle-aged married women of this study are the 40-59 years old and having youngest child above 10 years. Their social activities are categorized into work activities leisure avtivities social network with kin friends and neighbors and religious activities. The results are summarized as follows: (1) The work activities of he middle-aged married women are characterized by stable employment preparation of reentry to the job worries of unemployment and preparation of retirement(2) The leisure activities of the middle-aged married women are devided into two styles; family oriented activities and self developing activities. (3) In social networks especially the social relation with neighbor are increased and the relation with kinship tends to be bilineages. (4) Their religious activities are more supported by families than other activities. From he result this study suggests that : (1) The middle-aged m rried women might accept their midlife as a developmental stage. (2) The volunteer activities might be extended throughout the social activities (3) New social education programs for helping women's growth might be developed.

• 한국치위생학회지
• /
• 제20권2호
• /
• pp.209-220
• /
• 2020

Objectives: Although dental hygienists have a high employment rate as professional workers, turnover and retirement rates are very high. This study analyzed the factors related to work life of dental hygienists to prepare an alternative for life extension. Methods: From August 1 to December 31, 2019, 224 dental hygienists and 446 dental hygiene students were examined. Results: The expected working years for dental hygienists were 10-14 years (25.4%) and over 31 years (22.4%) for dental hygiene students. The recognized working years for dental hygienists were 10-14 years (22.4%) and 20-24 years (26.0%) for dental hygiene students. Work values of dental hygienists and dental hygiene students averaged 3.85 and 3.86, respectively. Furthermore, the average motive for selecting a major in dental hygienists was 3.08 points and in dental hygiene students, 3.24 points. The average career identity of dental hygienists and dental hygiene students were 2.82 and 2.91 points, respectively. Conclusions: The perception difference between dental hygienists and dental hygiene students was compared, and the factors that could play a positive role in prolonging life were identified. Based on this study, further systematic comparative studies and preparation of alternatives for life extension are required.

• 대한인간공학회지
• /
• 제5권2호
• /
• pp.17-25
• /
• 1986

In recent years, the average life span of people in advanced countries has increased. Conwequently, the number of middle-aged and old workers who have the will to work has increased. On the other hand, the declining birth rate has decreased the number of young workers. However, because many enterprises in advanced countries have extended their mandatory retirement age from 55 to 60 years, labor accidents involving aged workers are on the increase. As a result, the need for a method to evaluate the work skills of middle-age and old workers has become urgent. To explore one such method, this study investigated the relationship between aging and manual dexterity. Dexterity was found to deteriorate with age, but with large variability from individual to individual. The parameters of dexterity used in this experiment were found to be reliable.

• 한국안전학회지
• /
• 제11권4호
• /
• pp.127-134
• /
• 1996

Recently, in Korea the birthrate is declining and the average life span has been increasing. Thus, compared to the previous periods nowadays, older people are required to work. Even elderly people are rejoining the workforce. Korean companies set the retirement age between 55 and 60 years of age, however, accidents occur frequently. Thus, it becomes necessary to evaluate the ability of the elderly person. Since the required function of the worker varies from job to job the evaluation of the capability must also be conducted according to the desired functions. One of the methods used in this study is the continuous control knob to evaluate the tracking control ability to investigate the relationship of manual dexterity and age. The result of the study Indicates that the manual dexterity decreases with age. However, there are differences among individuals. The individuals lifestyle affected the manual dexterity of that individual. As a result, a company may use the manual dexterity as an measure to evaluate the elderly persons work ability.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
• /
• 제19권12호
• /
• pp.416-431
• /
• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 간호사들의 병원 근무 경험과 경력단절 영향요인을 심층적으로 분석하기 위해 시도되었다. 이를 위해 26-55세 경력단절 간호사 20명을 대상으로 간호사로서의 경험, 간호 일의 특성과 퇴직사유의 내용을 인터뷰하였으며 현상학적 방법 중 꼴라쥐(Colaizzi)의 분석방법을 적용하였다. 분석결과 104개의 주요 진술과 17개의 구성된 의미, 6개의 공통 주제군, 2개의 범주가 도출되었다. 2개의 범주는 간호 업무 특성과 근무 환경 특성이며 간호 업무 특성에서는 '시간 압박', '자율성 부재', '신체 감정 노동', '낮은 임금 상승률'의 4가지 공통 주제군이, 근무 환경 특성에서는 '물리적 환경', '인적 환경'의 2가지 공통 주제군이 각각 도출되었다. 따라서 간호사의 경력단절 현상을 개선하기 위해서는 과도한 업무강도를 완화하고 적정수준의 임금인상과 안전한 근무환경을 제공하려는 노력이 필요하다.

• 실천공학교육논문지
• /
• 제6권2호
• /
• pp.119-126
• /
• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 정년 60세 의무 법제화와 베이비붐 세대의 대량 은퇴에 따른 기업의 장년인력관리에 대한 사례를 살펴보고, 그에 따른 정책적 시사점을 제시하는 것이다. 장년인력관리에 대한 기업의 대응방안 분석을 위해 전반적 인사관리 체계 별 채용 및 선발, 교육훈련 및 경력개발, 배치 및 승진, 평가 및 보상, 퇴직관리 등 총 다섯 단계로 나누어 살펴보았다. 연구의 시사점으로는 기업차원에서 입사부터 퇴사까지의 경력관리전략을 위한 장기적 관점의 프로그램 도입, 출향제도 정착, 임금피크제 확산, 퇴직관리를 위한 기업내부의 상시적 전직지원센터운영, 다양한 컨설팅 확대 및 최고경영진의 장년인력관리에 대한 인식의 전환이 시급히 요구된다. 정부차원에서 출향제도의 제도적 보완, 고용장려금 지원제도의 개선, 국가직무능력표준 기반 장년 고용분야 확대와 직무개발, 인사관리제도 혁신을 위한 지원 및 관리 매뉴얼 보급 그리고 국자차원의 생애전환기별 전직교육 실시가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• Human Ecology Research
• /
• 제53권4호
• /
• pp.463-473
• /
• 2015

The fashion industry has distinctive characteristics. It is important to understand the specific working environment and unique problems at fashion corporations in order enhance employee efficiency. However, studies on job stress for fashion employees remain limited. This study used qualitative research to examine major job stress factors for fashion company workers. In-depth interviews were conducted on 6 respondents who work in various departments at fashion manufacturing companies. We identified task-related factors and structural factors as the two major job stress factors. Task-related factors consisted of 4 elements (necessity of massive knowledge, overtime outside work, tight schedules, and organizational tasks); structural factors consisted of 3 elements (burden of sales outcome, formal relationships, and anxiety of salary retirement). The results indicated that respondents consistently tried to gain knowledge about the latest trends and field experiences that caused mental and physical exhaustion due to the necessity of working late. Designers and workers in the sales department were constantly evaluated by their sales results compared to other workers that caused high levels of stress. Respondents answered that building relationships was an important factor in the fashion industry and sometimes felt that building formal relationships was more important than the ability to do work.

• 노동경제논집
• /
• 제40권3호
• /
• pp.29-55
• /
• 2017

본 연구는 주관화된 지표와 객관화된 지표로 구성된 장년근로자의 건강변수가 근로보수에 미치는 영향을 분석하고 있다. 근로보수는 화폐적 요소인 임금수준과 비화폐적 요소인 작업조건을 대변해 주는 사업장 안전지표인 산업재해 여부로 구성된다. 장년근로자의 객관화되고 주관화된 건강요소들이 근로사업장의 물리적이고 조직적인 근무환경과 결합되어 생산성을 반영하게 되는 임금수준과 재해 발생에 미치는 효과는 성별 연령별로 뚜렷한 차이로 나타난다. 특히, 장년근로자의 정신적 건강문제는 임금수준이 높을수록 크게 나타난다. 신체적인 손상, 만성질환 등 질병을 경험한 장년근로자는 재해위험에 더 노출되어 있으며 보상임금도 낮다. 따라서 장년근로자들의 건강수준 격차에 따른 근로보상 차이가 커짐에 따라 사업장 근로여건 개선과 일자리 보호에 대한 취약성을 보완하여 전직지원서비스나 기업의 주도적인 은퇴설계 프로그램의 활성화와 국가 차원의 제도 지원이 요청된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
• /
• 제10권4호
• /
• pp.393-399
• /
• 2019

Objective: This study investigates the impact of multimorbidity on work through a literature review of longitudinal studies. Methods: A systematic review was carried out in the databases Lilacs, SciELO, PAHO, PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. There were no restrictions regarding the year of publication or language to maximize the identification of relevant literature. The quality of studies was assessed by the protocol STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE). Results: An initial database search identified 7522 registries, and at the end of the analysis, 7 manuscripts were included in the review. Several studies have demonstrated direct and indirect impacts of multimorbidity on the health of workers. For this, the number of missed days due to health-related issues was evaluated, as well as the reduction in work productivity of the unhealthy worker, vulnerability of the worker with multimorbidity regarding higher indices of dismissal and recruitment difficulties, and incidence of early retirement and/or receipt of benefits due to disabilities. Conclusions: Multimorbidity has a negative impact on work, with damages to quality of life and work productivity, worsening the absenteeism/presenteeism indices, enhancing the chances of temporary or permanent leaves, and lowering employability and admission of individuals with multimorbidity.