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Meaning-Centered Workplace Interventions
Meaning-Centered Workplace Interventions

Author(s): Pavlína Honsová
Subject(s): Economy, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze - Fakulta podnikohospodářská
Keywords: systematic literature review; meaning; meaningfulness; work; intervention

Summary/Abstract: A total of 2,532 records were extracted from three databases, leading to the identification of fifteen studies for closer analysis. The overview comprehensively evaluated participants, types of intervention, activities, relevant measures and outcomes. Based on the findings, meaning-centred interventions are utilized in various workplaces, including healthcare, white-collar companies and universities. Despite insufficient quality and randomization in the studies, preventing definitive conclusions, meaning-centred interventions exhibit promising results in addressing well-being, perceived meaningfulness and other facets of living. In the future, special emphasis should be placed on factors contributing to intervention success, such as intervention frequency, type of activities and a solid framework. Additionally, randomized control trials are necessary to support these preliminary findings.Implications for Central European audience: Meaning-centred interventions show promise for improving job satisfaction and a sense of purpose at work in Central Europe, suggesting a need for well-designed studies to confirm their benefits.

  • Issue Year: 13/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 67-83
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English