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Dadvar H, Jafarinia G, Rahedzadeh A. Exploring the Social Health of Employees Working in the Persian Gulf Special Economic Zone. J Research Health 2025; 15 (4) :403-410
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1- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran.
2- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran. ,Jafarinia_reza@iaubushehr.ac.ir
2- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran. ,
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Background: This study examined the social health of employees working in the Persian Gulf Special Economic Zone (PGSEZ) in 2023.
Methods: This study was conducted using a correlational design. A total of 237 participants were selected using cluster sampling. Data were collected using Keyes social well-being and perceived social support scales. Parametric and nonparametric statistical tests were used to analyze the data in SPSS software, version 26.
Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between perceived social support and social health (r237=0.397, P<0.001), indicating a medium effect. A strong positive correlation was observed between hope for the future and social health (r237=0.715, P<0.001), indicating a large effect. Also, a strong positive correlation was found between generalized social trust and social health (r237=0.620, P<0.001). Finally, a moderate positive correlation was identified between social vitality and social health (r237=0.551, P<0.001). Demographic characteristics of participants revealed that 209 participants (80%) were male and 28(20%) were female. Regarding education, 22 participants (9.3%) had a high school degree, 49(20.67%) a diploma degree, 31(13.08%) a college or associate’s degree, 93(39.24%) a bachelor’s degree, and 42(17.72%) postgraduate (MS and PhD) degrees. Finally, 38 participants (16%) were permanent and formally employed, and 199(84%) were temporary and contract employees.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the social health of employees working in the PGSEZ is generally at an average level. The study also highlights the importance of social support, social trust, hope for the future, and social vitality in promoting employees’ social health.
Methods: This study was conducted using a correlational design. A total of 237 participants were selected using cluster sampling. Data were collected using Keyes social well-being and perceived social support scales. Parametric and nonparametric statistical tests were used to analyze the data in SPSS software, version 26.
Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between perceived social support and social health (r237=0.397, P<0.001), indicating a medium effect. A strong positive correlation was observed between hope for the future and social health (r237=0.715, P<0.001), indicating a large effect. Also, a strong positive correlation was found between generalized social trust and social health (r237=0.620, P<0.001). Finally, a moderate positive correlation was identified between social vitality and social health (r237=0.551, P<0.001). Demographic characteristics of participants revealed that 209 participants (80%) were male and 28(20%) were female. Regarding education, 22 participants (9.3%) had a high school degree, 49(20.67%) a diploma degree, 31(13.08%) a college or associate’s degree, 93(39.24%) a bachelor’s degree, and 42(17.72%) postgraduate (MS and PhD) degrees. Finally, 38 participants (16%) were permanent and formally employed, and 199(84%) were temporary and contract employees.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the social health of employees working in the PGSEZ is generally at an average level. The study also highlights the importance of social support, social trust, hope for the future, and social vitality in promoting employees’ social health.
Type of Study: Orginal Article |
Subject:
● Psychosocial Health
Received: 2024/06/13 | Accepted: 2024/11/2 | Published: 2025/07/1
Received: 2024/06/13 | Accepted: 2024/11/2 | Published: 2025/07/1
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