title: Work-related well-being.
abstract: This study aimed to investigate the different dimensions of well-being (namely, work engagement, job satisfaction, and psychological stress) and possible predictors such as personality and perceived organizational support. A cross-sectional survey design was used, with a sample of 490 ambulance personnel in the United Kingdom. Significant correlations were found between the dimensions of job satisfaction, engagement, and stress. The results also supported a hierarchical model with job satisfaction, stress, and engagement loading onto one higher order factor of work well-being. Emotional stability and perceived organizational support were identified as significant predictors of well-being. The findings suggest the importance of measuring the work-related well-being of ambulance personnel holistically and present perceived organizational support as a possible area for interventions to improve well-being.
authors.affiliation: University College London, UK.
authors.forename: Melinda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soh
authors.affiliation: University College London, UK.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zarola
authors.affiliation: University College London, UK.
authors.forename: Kat
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Palaiou
authors.affiliation: University College London, UK; BI Norwegian Business School, Norway.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Furnham
keywords: adults; anxiety; beliefs; mental illness; worry