Role of Supervisor Consultation Toward Work Engagement: A Prospective Cohort Study
10.1016/j.shaw.2024.02.003
- Author:
Nuri P. ADI
1
;
Tomohisa NAGATA
;
Kiminori ODAGAMI
;
Masako NAGATA
;
Koji MORI
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
- Publication Type:Original article
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2024;15(2):147-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
-
Abstract:
Background:We examined the association between supervisor consultation, as an actual practice representing supervisor support, and work engagement.
Methods:This was a prospective cohort study in Japan, involving 14,026 participants who met the requirement for a one-year follow-up. Supervisor consultation was measured using a single question, and work engagement was defined using the Japanese version of the nine-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). Associations were examined using linear regression analysis.
Results:Supervisor consultation was positively associated with work engagement after adjusting for gender, age, education, income, and industry (β = 3.474; p < 0.001). The relationship remained significant after adjustment for perceived supervisor support, although the coefficient decreased (β = 1.315; p < 0.001).
Conclusion:Supervisor consultation probably acted on work engagement in different ways than perceived supervisor support.
