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- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1999 American Psychological Association
- ISSN
- 1076-8998
- eISSN
- 1939-1307
- DOI
- 10.1037/1076-8998.4.2.87
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
This study evaluated the actions of 12 departmental“health promotion teams” and the means they used to improve thepsychosocial work environment of a metal factory in a 3-yearproject. The teams included 80 members and were supported byorganizational psychologists twice a year. A survey feedback processwas applied in the beginning among all 773 employees, includingmanagement (response rate 94%). At the end, a questionnaireon perceived changes was filled out (response rate 94%). Theteams guided the developmental process and initiated variousactivities in cooperation with the personnel. The planned activitieswere mainly directed at improving physical fitness and socialclimate. The majority of the personnel participated in theseactivities and were satisfied with them.
Journal
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology – American Psychological Association
Published: Apr 1, 1999