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CORRELATION BETWEEN LIFE SATISFACTION AND HEART RATE VARIABILITY COHERENCE AMONG BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS – CASE STUDY IN A MALAYSIAN ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini; Khairai, Kamarulzaman bin Mahmad; Wahab, Muhammad Nubli Abdul; Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani
Lux Mensana: Journal of Scientific Health Vol. 2 Issue 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56943/jsh.v2i2.297

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  Introduction. In addition to having a higher risk of more physical and psychological health problems, blue-collar workers form the largest proportion of the workforce in industries. Thus, it is important to ensure their well-being which can have broader benefits for economic growth and society. This study aims at investigating the relationship between subjective well-being, namely life satisfaction and heart rate variability (HRV) coherence as an objective indicator. The second aim is to evaluate whether any differences in HRV coherence across three levels of life satisfaction groups (dissatisfied, neutral, and satisfied) after a brief session of resonant breathing training. Methods. A total of 313 female blue-collar workers from an electronic manufacturing company participated in this study. All participants completed a satisfaction with life scale (SWLS). Their HRV coherences were then recorded at baseline or rest and after attending a brief session of resonant breathing. Results and Analysis. We found a significant correlation between life satisfaction and HRV coherence after the intervention but not at rest, implying a current state of cardiac activity did not reflect workers’ attitudes toward their life. Moreover, less satisfied workers showed greater cardiac coherence improvement than those who perceived more satisfaction in life. Discussion. This finding suggests that brief resonant breathing training can help workers achieve greater HRV coherence which offers its potential as a strategy to combat workplace stressors.
DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND LIFE SATISFACTION: A STUDY AMONG INDUSTRIAL FEMALE OPERATORS Khairani, Kamarulzaman bin Mahmad; Wahab, Muhammad Nubli Abdul; Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani; Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini
Srawung: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 2 Issue 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56943/jssh.v2i1.306

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Employee well-being is crucial thing to performance and organizational success which has been studied extensively in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Those employees with higher levels of well-being are less probable to quit and are typically more productive at the workplace. Therefore, the objective of this research is to examine the effect of several demographic factors on well-being such as life satisfaction among industrial female operators. There were 313 employees of an electronic component manufacturing company who participated in this research. A Life Satisfaction Scale consisting of five questions regarding the global cognitive evaluation of one's life was administered. The collected demographic factors were age, tenure, department or division, and dependents. The results indicated that tenure and marital status were related to life satisfaction. Those who are married and work longer in the company have a higher level of satisfaction than their peers. Meanwhile, the age, department, and dependents were not significant determinants of life satisfaction. Our research indicates the importance of implementing various strategies to improve life satisfaction, especially among newly recruited employees.
Risk Factors Associated with Occupational Stress among Malaysian Construction Professionals Fauzan, Nur Syafiqah; Mohd Tajuddin, Nur Alia Farahanin; Thanarejee, Neroshini; Mohd Suadi Nata, Dayana Hazwani; Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani; Widia, Mirta
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 27, No. 2
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Background: Construction industries that focus on project-based nature, pressure, and long hours may lead to job-related stress among workers. In many emerging nations, robust economic growth plans generate occupational depression, anxiety, and stress among construction industry personnel. This study aims to determine the relationship between these items and the risk factors (demographic) among Malaysian construction professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 173 Malaysian construction professionals. A DASS-21 questionnaire is used to survey eligible respondents. Results: Findings show that construction professionals have a high level of stress (54.9%), anxiety (48.5%), and depression (37%). Gender is significantly associated with stress (p = 0.000) and depression (p = 0.000). In turn, stress (p = 0.038), anxiety (p = 0.000), and depression (p = 0.001) all demonstrate a significant relationship with health status Conclusions: Health status is the risk factor most significantly associated with occupational stress. Given the findings, construction managers can help protect their employees and their mental health by promoting a healthy workplace through stress management and social activities.