The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being

Background: Organizations are increasingly seeking comprehensive approaches to improve employee mental well-being (EMW). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions delivered through the "Loveliness and Well-being of Employees" (LAWE) app, focusing on five key predictors...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad, Abedin Iranpour, Mohammadreza Rajabalipour
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Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2024-10-01
Series:Health Promotion Perspectives
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Online Access:https://hpp.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/hpp-14-275.pdf
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author Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad
Abedin Iranpour
Mohammadreza Rajabalipour
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Mohammadreza Rajabalipour
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description Background: Organizations are increasingly seeking comprehensive approaches to improve employee mental well-being (EMW). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions delivered through the "Loveliness and Well-being of Employees" (LAWE) app, focusing on five key predictors: "Keep Learning," "Connect," "Take Notice," "Be Active," and "Given". Methods: A quasi-experimental intervention was conducted with 110 participants (53 in the intervention group and 57 in the non-intervention group) from the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Southeastern Iran. Participants were recruited from a census of all employees at four schools. The intervention involved an Android-based app designed to enhance EMW through pre-designed tasks. Six standard tools were used to assess EMW and its predictors. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 28, employing Independent Samples T-Test, paired-samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Spearman correlation coefficient and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The intervention group showed a significant increase in mean EMW score, from 52.26±8.61 to 60.01±6.95 (P<0.01). Based on ANCOVA analysis, the post-intervention mean score was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the non-intervention group by 0.219 points (P<0.01). The mean score of all predictors, except "Take Notice" (P=0.17), also significantly improved in the intervention group. Additionally, post-intervention comparison between the two groups revealed significant differences in mean EMW score (P<0.01), as well as in the mean scores for "Keep Learning" (P<0.05), "Given" (P<0.01), and "Connect" (P<0.01). Conclusion: The LAWE app provides a desirable and comprehensive platform for improving the EMW in organizations. It significantly improves most of the key predictors of EMW, making it a valuable resource for organizations aiming to promote employee well-being.
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spelling doaj-art-b6a1c4d9961f414a8f63f15f746cec6e2024-11-26T06:29:29ZengTabriz University of Medical SciencesHealth Promotion Perspectives2228-64972024-10-0114327528510.34172/hpp.42892hpp-42892The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-beingMohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad0Abedin Iranpour1Mohammadreza Rajabalipour2Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IranDepartment of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranDepartment of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IranBackground: Organizations are increasingly seeking comprehensive approaches to improve employee mental well-being (EMW). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions delivered through the "Loveliness and Well-being of Employees" (LAWE) app, focusing on five key predictors: "Keep Learning," "Connect," "Take Notice," "Be Active," and "Given". Methods: A quasi-experimental intervention was conducted with 110 participants (53 in the intervention group and 57 in the non-intervention group) from the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Southeastern Iran. Participants were recruited from a census of all employees at four schools. The intervention involved an Android-based app designed to enhance EMW through pre-designed tasks. Six standard tools were used to assess EMW and its predictors. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 28, employing Independent Samples T-Test, paired-samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Spearman correlation coefficient and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The intervention group showed a significant increase in mean EMW score, from 52.26±8.61 to 60.01±6.95 (P<0.01). Based on ANCOVA analysis, the post-intervention mean score was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the non-intervention group by 0.219 points (P<0.01). The mean score of all predictors, except "Take Notice" (P=0.17), also significantly improved in the intervention group. Additionally, post-intervention comparison between the two groups revealed significant differences in mean EMW score (P<0.01), as well as in the mean scores for "Keep Learning" (P<0.05), "Given" (P<0.01), and "Connect" (P<0.01). Conclusion: The LAWE app provides a desirable and comprehensive platform for improving the EMW in organizations. It significantly improves most of the key predictors of EMW, making it a valuable resource for organizations aiming to promote employee well-being.https://hpp.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/hpp-14-275.pdfemployeesmental healthsoutheastern iranthe lawe appwell-beingworkplace
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Health Promotion Perspectives
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mental health
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the lawe app
well-being
workplace
title The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being
title_full The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being
title_fullStr The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being
title_full_unstemmed The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being
title_short The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee’s mental well-being
title_sort effectiveness of an intervention using lawe loveliness and well being of employees app to improve the employee s mental well being
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mental health
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the lawe app
well-being
workplace
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