Document Type : Research Article
Authors
1 Educational Management, Faculty of Management, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payame Noor University, tehran, Iran
Abstract
Mental well-being and psychological health are key factors in enhancing productivity and quality of life for employees, especially rotational workers in the oil and gas industry. Due to the specific nature of their work, such as being away from family and working in challenging environments, these workers are more vulnerable to mental and psychological issues. The aim of this study is to present a comprehensive model for improving the mental well-being and psychological health of rotational workers, aiming to reduce stress and promote their mental health. In this research, an attempt was made to design a mental well-being model suitable for the shift work and rotational environment of oil company workers by synthesizing previous studies. For this purpose, using a qualitative approach and the Sandelowski and Barroso (2007) strategy, studies published between 2011 and 2024 for international sources, and between 1390 and 1403 (2011-2024) for national sources, were reviewed in reputable journals. A total of 30 documents were selected based on evaluation criteria such as title, abstract, content, and critical evaluation skills, and analyzed using the three-step coding method (open, axial, and selective) in MAXQDA software. The final model was designed using EdrawMax software. The research findings were assessed based on the qualitative research quality criteria of Guba and Lincoln (1989) and Holsti’s formula. Based on the research findings, 301 indicators, 24 components, and 4 dimensions were identified for the model. The extracted dimensions include: external factors (modernization and economic factors); psycho-social factors (work-life balance, quality of work life, motivation, social security, social trust, and social capital); organizational factors (fairness and justice in the workplace, organizational management and methods, human resources activities, workplace culture, and safety); individual factors (interpersonal skills, personality traits, mental health, sleep quality, and positive emotions); and job-related factors (job design, job satisfaction, job rotation, career path, job security, and career development). Based on the results, it is recommended that senior managers in the oil industry consider these findings for the planning and scheduling of rotational workers in operational areas.
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