A systematic review on well-being and ill-being in working contexts: contributions of self-determination theory

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Nunes, PM (Author) Other; Proença, Teresa (Author) FEP; Carozzo Todaro, ME (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Personnel Review

Vol. 53 No. 2

Pages: 375-419

ISSN: 0048-3486

Publisher: Emerald

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 25 Citations

Scopus - 30 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Y-023

DOI: 10.1108/pr-11-2021-0812

Abstract (EN): PurposeNo systematic review has previously been dedicated to comprehensively investigate predictors of well-being and ill-being in working contexts. Empirical studies have vastly associated well-being as the result of autonomous motivation and basic psychological needs satisfaction, while frustration results in ill-being. The purpose of this study is to integrate the variables identified in empirical studies associated with the occurrence of the phenomena, individual/organizational features and consequences associated with workers' well-being/ill-being.Design/methodology/approachThis systematic review includes 44 empirical studies published up to February 2021. Findings are summarized based on quantitative analysis of the evidence.FindingsResults reinforce the role of self-determined motivation and needs satisfaction in promoting well-being, while amotivation and needs frustration led to ill-being. Besides, they indicate that ill-being can both lead to negative consequences and diminish positive work outcomes. Findings also revealed that: integrated motivation does not seem to be empirically distinct from intrinsic and identified motivation in promoting well-being; introjected motivated behaviors may be less harmful to psychological health than externally oriented ones; the relationship between external motivation and well-being/ill-being requires prospective investigations; and amotivation seems to have a detrimental effect in workers' psychological health.Practical implicationsResults provide practical information for HRM practitioners to design work environments and practices that promote employees' psychological health.Originality/valueAn unprecedented framework that aggregates empirical findings regarding the antecedents, predictors and consequences of ill-being/well-being in working contexts is presented.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 45