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A Culture-Work-Health Model* A Theoretical Conceptualization
Objective: To present a new theoretical model that emphasizes an anthropological workplace health anthropological approach to work-related issues. Methods: Based on current and emerging development, occupational psychology and sociology, and health promotion, a theoretical arguement for the cinclusion of organizational culture in workplace health is presented. Results: A new culture-work-health model is proposed to provide a contemporary antorpological workplace health perspective. Conclusion: Occupational health and organizational development professionals should focus their research and intervention efforts on understanding and addressing organizational culture from both an individual and organizational health perspective as conceptualized in the culture-work-health model. Am JHealthBehav 1998;22(5):378- 390 |