Exploring the value of organizational support, engagement, and psychological wellbeing in the volunteer context.

ABSTRACT: In Australia, young adults are more likely to experience psychological distress than other age-groups. Accordingly, volunteer work engagement may act as an important tool for supporting psychological wellbeing. The present study relies on the job demands-resources model and self-determination theory to help understand the negative consequences of high work demands and the importance of effective organizational support to enhance positive mental health outcomes. To address research gaps, the current study explores these concepts for the young adulthood cohort in not-for-profit organizations. The study aims to explore the relationship between psychological wellbeing, volunteer work engagement, and perceived organizational support. The study used a quantitative, cross-lagged, longitudinal met

SUBMITTER: Dekel G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9496652 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature