Research Article
Enmity, Respect and Well-Being at Work: The Case of Workers in Private Companies in Abidjan
Mariam Coulibaly,
Inoussa Dabone
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2023
Pages:
12-18
Received:
1 November 2023
Accepted:
21 November 2023
Published:
29 November 2023
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: In a context where Ivorian companies are suffering the effects of the crisis situation that the country has gone through and stress factors at work, many workers encounter problems related to mental and physical health. The individual and collective life of the persons at work is then put to the test. In particular, Abidjan workers are increasingly demanding in terms of well-being in their workplace. The present study therefore aims to explain the level of well-being at work by interactional factors such as enmity and respect at work. Method: The study sample consists of 400 workers. These are selected by the quota method. The data collection instrument is a multidimensional questionnaire including a measure of well-being at work: that of the Duke Health Profile (DHP). This questionnaire was subject to a multi-step validation procedure. The data collected from workers are analyzed by T test and Anova techniques. Results: The results show that enmity and respect at work have a significant effect on people's well-being at work. Conclusion: Thus, the level of well-being of workers is high on the one hand when there is no enmity at work and, on the other hand, when there is respect at work. These results suggest to take into account the variables enmity and respect at work when reinforcing people’s well-being at work.
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: In a context where Ivorian companies are suffering the effects of the crisis situation that the country has gone through and stress factors at work, many workers encounter problems related to mental and physical health. The individual and collective life of the persons at work is then put to the test. In particular, Abi...
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Research Article
Deliberations to Psychology of Walkability Optimization: The Case Study of Eastern Market, Al Rehab City, Cairo, Egypt
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2023
Pages:
19-32
Received:
14 November 2023
Accepted:
7 December 2023
Published:
26 December 2023
Abstract: The most outstanding public places in our cities and towns are mostly those places where people gather and meet on foot-the streets, parks, and squares. ‘Pedestrian’ is a term used to include people who walk, sit, stand in public spaces, or use a wheel-chair, be they children, teens, adults, elderly, people with disabilities, workers, residents, shoppers or people-watchers. Investigating psychological factors associated with pedestrians have received somewhat less attention in the literature compared to other vehicular routes. The understanding of pedestrian behavior will definitely assist in improving design and planning of the road and traffic environment, and consequently to the improvement of pedestrian comfort and safety. This research targets the finding of the diverse psychological factors, affecting the pedestrians’ health and mental well-being in general. Pedestrian-priority spaces play a prominent role in shaping a walkable, accessible, and enjoyable city. These spaces encourage people to move at their own pace and afford facilities that facilitates for pedestrians to stop, stay, and spend time. Pedestrian oriented urban areas provide an opportunity of relief in dense urban areas, and boost the local businesses. Walking is the oldest, most democratic way to get around. Hence, as urban areas have become more sprawled, walking has been suffocated by other modes of transport that are less healthy for both people and cities. The psychological well-being of walkers has been undermined and neglected greatly in opposition to the prioritizing of vehicular networks. Wide, overcrowded roads have taken precedence over walkable sidewalks, crossings and public spaces. Often, the pedestrian areas that do exist are poorly constructed and maintained. The main concern of this thesis is to inspect systematically and divide the variety of activities and people into sub-categories in-order to get thorough data and specific knowledge in an aim of identifying the aspects that impact the psychology of diverse pedestrians. A case study is to be analyzed deeply by the application of specific questions that might assist in studying the pedestrians’ patterns and behavior for the recognition of the complex interaction between pedestrians and the urban public space in accordance to the realization of design in fulfilling the optimum psychological needs of walkers.
Abstract: The most outstanding public places in our cities and towns are mostly those places where people gather and meet on foot-the streets, parks, and squares. ‘Pedestrian’ is a term used to include people who walk, sit, stand in public spaces, or use a wheel-chair, be they children, teens, adults, elderly, people with disabilities, workers, residents, sh...
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