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Perceptions of Health and Wellbeing Among Employees in a Work Integration Social Enterprise in Sweden
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- Macassa, Gloria (author)
- Högskolan i Gävle,Folkhälsovetenskap,Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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- McGrath, Cormac (author)
- Stockholms universitet
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- Roy, Michael J. (author)
- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Karlsson, Ulf (author)
- Olsson, Rooney (author)
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- Ubiquity Press, 2023
- 2023
- English.
- In: Annals of Global Health. - : Ubiquity Press. - 2214-9996. ; 89:1
- Journal article (peer-reviewed)
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- Background: Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) constitute an important vehiclefor providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups.Objective: The goal of this qualitative case study is to explore perceptions of health andwellbeing among employees working in a WISE located in the Gävleborg region, in eastcentral Sweden.Methods: Data were gathered using 16 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with thesocial enterprise employees.Results: Findings were categorized into three main categories: the importance of financialindependence and societal benefits; team spirit and a sense of belonging; and improvedquality of life and wellbeing.Conclusion: The participants perceived that working in the WISE gave them a feeling offreedom and increased their self-esteem because of the possibility to earn an income.Also, they were satisfied with their job (e.g., with regard to work quality and flexibility)and believed that their work contributed to society. Moreover, through working in a WISE,the participants felt a sense of belonging and togetherness through interaction with coworkersand managers, and an improved quality of life for themselves and their families.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
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- work integration social enterprise
- Sweden
- employee health and wellbeing
- Health-Promoting Work
- Hälsofrämjande arbete
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