Workplace Mental Health as a Determinant of Employee Performance in Business Organizations
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workplace mental health, employee performance, burnout, organizational support, regression analysisAbstract
Workplace mental health has emerged as a critical factor influencing employee performance in modern organizations. Grounded in the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) Theory and the Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory, this study examined workplace mental health as a determinant of employee performance among selected private business organizations in Metro Manila. A quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was employed, involving fifty (50) employees selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated through the Content Validity Index (CVI) and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha. Statistical tools included weighted mean, Pearson Product–Moment Correlation, and simple linear regression at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed high levels of stress (M = 3.73), anxiety (M = 3.54), and burnout (M = 3.62), alongside high perceived organizational support (M = 4.07). Employee performance indicators were also high, particularly task performance (M = 4.17) and productivity (M = 4.05). Pearson correlation analysis indicated a strong, negative, and significant relationship between workplace mental health and employee performance (r= -0.684, p < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that workplace mental health significantly predicts employee performance (β = -0.684), explaining 46.8% of the variance (R² = 0.468). The study concludes that workplace mental health is a significant determinant of employee performance. Organizations are encouraged to implement structured mental health programs to sustain productivity and organizational effectiveness.
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