Employee’S Psychological Well-Being Flourishes

Ingrid Catherine Burbano Guerrero, ; Maira Alejandra Cruz Calderón, ; Claudia Carolina Cabrera Gómez, ; Jesús Andrés Estrada Cortés,

Synopsis

The topic of psychological well-being is a central area of discussion across various disciplines concerning individuals' mental health (Cabrera, 2019). This research delves into this construct from the perspective of positive and organizational psychology, aiming to contribute to this globally relevant issue. The study analyzes the influence of a psychological well-being program on employees within a Higher Education Institution (HEI) using a pre-experimental quantitative approach, with 58 participants selected under the inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the researchers. To carry out this research, a population-adapted version of the "Florece" program, designed and validated by Cabrera (2019), was implemented. The program specifically focused on the organizational context, and was titled "La senda de la mente: florece, hacia el bienestar psicológico del trabajador." The initial measurement of psychological well-being revealed that 72.4% of participants had moderate to high levels of well-being. This figure significantly increased (p<0.01) following the program’s implementation, with 63.8% of participants reaching high levels and 27.6% achieving very high levels of well-being. Finally, regarding the dimensions of this construct, it was found that those with the most statistical significance after implementing the program were personal growth, mastery of the environment, and purpose in life. These dimensions rose to high and very high levels compared to the initial results, highlighting the program's impact and its contribution to promoting and preventing mental health.

Author Biographies

Ingrid Catherine Burbano Guerrero, Universidad Mariana

Psychologist graduated from the Universidad Mariana, junior researcher for four
years, institutional and regional speaker and author of the chapter of the institutional
experiential book.

Maira Alejandra Cruz Calderón, Universidad Mariana

Psychologist, junior researcher, co-researcher of the Proyecto Florece (Blossom Project), towards the psychological well-being of employees.

Claudia Carolina Cabrera Gómez, Universidad Mariana

She is a psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Strategic Management of Human Talent, along with a specialization in Educational Administration. She works as a professor at the Universidad Mariana in Pasto, Colombia, where she also coordinates the Human Being, Work, and Organization research area. Additionally, she serves as a researcher and advisor for doctoral, master’s, specialization, and undergraduate theses. She offers advisory services to both public and private organizations in the field of human talent management.

Jesús Andrés Estrada Cortés, Universidad Mariana

Psychologist and junior researcher for five years, institutional, regional and national speaker, author of several publications, including book chapters and newsletters.

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Published

November 1, 2024

How to Cite

Burbano Guerrero, I. C., Cruz Calderón, M. A., Cabrera Gómez, C. C., & Estrada Cortés, J. A. (2024). Employee’S Psychological Well-Being Flourishes. In Happiness And Human Well-Being: Insights From Reflection, Research And Intervention In Latin America (pp. 251-283). Sello Editorial UNAD. https://doi.org/10.22490/UNAD.9786287786240.9