Organizational well-being and motivation to work among employees and freelancers: the case of physiotherapists in Italy

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have furthered the dimension of organizational well-being in terms of its complexity over the years. However, little research that focused on the role of physiotherapists, who, as health professionals, address the physical and psychological pain of their clients. Methods: This research intends to enhance the understanding of organizational well-being within the different work contexts in which physiotherapists carry out their profession. A total of 150 physiotherapists, with an average age of 41.58 years (SD=12.34), from throughout Italy participated in an online self-report questionnaire, and the data collected were analysed using SPSS software. Results: From our analysis of the data, we find that compared to other professional categories, physiotherapists report lower burnout scores, which are also balanced by the presence of high levels of personal achievement. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest a need for organizations to invest in the consolidation of individual resources, as this contributes to improvements in work and personal well-being.

Keywords

• organizational well-being
• physiotherapists
• work motivation
• life satisfaction
• burnout.