Development appraisal and psychosocial work environment.

• The aim of the study was to examine the relation between ‘development appraisal’ (DA) (a kind of ‘staff development talk’ or ‘development discussion’ in Sweden) and psychosocial job factors. Seven hundred and fifty four employees from one municipal district in Sweden participated in a cross-sectional study. All subjects answered a questionnaire including topics regarding demographic and employee-related variables, DA (both a realization and a qualitative dimension), and psychosocial job factors. Those who had had a DA (realization dimension) reported higher satisfaction levels in regard to social support and decision latitude, compared to those who had not had a DA. As regards the qualitative dimension of DA, the results indicate positive significant relations with all psychosocial job factors. DA as a continuing process in the organisations practical activities are discussed and further investigations are also suggested.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi -- Tillämpad psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology -- Applied Psychology (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

development appraisal

appraisal talks

development discussion

Publikations- och innehållstyp

vet (ämneskategori)

rap (ämneskategori)