A Survey Examination of Psychological Support in the Workplace

Toosi, Reza; Sajjadi, Mandana

doi:10.22059/jcss.2025.396165.1167

A Survey Examination of Psychological Support in the Workplace

Articles in Press

Document Type : Original article

Authors

Reza Toosi ¹
Mandana Sajjadi ²

¹ Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

² Department of Global Studies, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

10.22059/jcss.2025.396165.1167

Abstract

Background: This article presents the findings of our specially designed study based on data from the GSS 2022 comprehensive survey. We wanted to investigate the landscape of psychological support in the contemporary American workplace. As the significance of employee well-being grows, organizations recognize the need to provide effective psychological support to foster a healthy work environment.
Aims: Our study aimed to evaluate psychological support programs' awareness, availability, utilization, and perceived efficacy in various industries and organizations, particularly in relation to Internet use.
Methodology: A varied group of American citizens took part in the study, answering questions related to their awareness of available resources, involvement in workplace support initiatives, and the effects on their overall well-being.
Findings: The findings suggest that employees’ perception of psychological support from managers positively influences both work and life satisfaction. However, only a portion of the original hypotheses concerning the relationships between this perception and other variables were supported by the data.
Conclusion: Notably, it was discovered that younger individuals tend to perceive less psychological support from management. Additionally, individuals previously married, regardless of their current marital status, were more likely to perceive their managers as psychologically supportive. In addition, those with a higher level of education reported a higher level of perceived employer support. And, balanced daily internet engagement can enhance the perception of support.

Keywords

Main Subjects

psychology

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