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Evaluation of Mental Health and Well-being Initiatives in the Workplace: Case Study of SMEs in Lagos, Nigeria

Ibrahim, Oluwapelumi Abidemi (2024) Evaluation of Mental Health and Well-being Initiatives in the Workplace: Case Study of SMEs in Lagos, Nigeria. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study examines mental health and well-being initiatives in the workplace with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos, Nigeria. Implementing workplace mental health and well-being initiatives has increasingly become a focal point for enhancing employee productivity, morale and overall organizational success. The specific objectives of this study was to assess the impact of work environment on employee mental health and well-being; examine the relationship between job satisfaction and employee mental health and well-being; and to investigate the effect of stress on employee mental health and well-being. In this research a quantitative method strategy was adopted, using an online survey questionnaire, which was deployed on google form as a method for collection of the quantitative data of the study. The online survey was sent through the SMEDAN, which is the Nigeria government agency that is in charge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos, Nigeria to employees in Lagos working for SMEs businesses and organization. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential (Linear Regression) analysis. The findings shows that work environment, job satisfaction and stress levels has a significant impact on employees’ mental health and wellbeing in SMEs in Lagos Nigeria. Based on these findings this study recommends that SMEs on developing a friendly and inclusive work environment by enhancing physical spaces, encouraging work-life balance, and increasing communication, giving the huge influence that work environment has on employee mental health and wellbeing in SMEs in Lagos, Nigeria.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
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Ruf, Ruben
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Subjects: D History General and Old World > DT Africa
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Quality of Work Life / Job Satisfaction
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Small Business Sector
H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Industrial Psychology > Workplace Stress
Divisions: School of Business > Master of Science in Management
Depositing User: Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited: 12 Aug 2025 11:52
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2025 11:52
URI: https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8509

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