Human Research Ethics Approval Number - H19REA253
Description
This project investigates the properties of the newly developed Workplace Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWMWEB), as well as the validity of the original Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale (SMWEB) in Singapore Workplaces.
It is expected that the newly developed dimensions in the new scale are relevant in the workplace context and can be utilized as a meaningful screening tool for mental wellbeing at the Singapore workplace. It is also expected that some dimensions in the original scale may be relevant in the workplace context.
The development of a new Workplace Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale will form a larger Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) project of testing a conceptual model in predicting employee's outcomes at the Singapore Workplace. This will in turn inform future design and evaluate relevant interventions for employees to increase their mental wellbeing.
Participation
Your participation will involve partaking in this online survey which will require you to fill up some demographic questions as well as complete the Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale and the newly developed Workplace Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale in one sitting. The whole process is expected to take approximately 20 minutes. Your identity and responses will be completely anonymous and non-identifiable.
The survey will take place at a time and venue convenient to you and in privacy via the online platform.
Your participation in this project is entirely voluntary. If you do not wish to take part you are not obliged to, and you are free to withdraw from the project at any stage.
Your decision whether you take part, do not take part, or to take part and then withdraw, will in no way impact your current or future relationship with your employer as well as the University of Southern Queensland.
Expected Benefits
It is expected that this project will confirm that the new Workplace Singapore Mental Wellbeing Scale can be used as a culturally meaningful screening tool. This will enhance our knowledge of workplace wellbeing specifically for the Singapore workplace. This will in turn assist in future development of workplace interventions aimed at improving employee outcomes.
The data collected will be used for current and future analyses to address the various questions as set within the parameter of this research project.
Risks
This project has minimal risk and is not expected to pose any significant distress. The minimal inconvenience of time imposition for completing this survey is also expected.
However if after participating in this survey you feel a need to seek support, please feel free to contact any of the followings:1) The Chief Investigator at 1) (65) 98253159, email: U1103824@umail.usq.edu.au; 2) SOS (24 hrs) on 1800 221 4444; 3) James Cook University Psychology Clinic at 149 Sims Dr, Singapore 387380 on 6377 6825; and finally, 5)your General Practitioner (GP) for additional support.
Privacy and Confidentiality
All comments and responses will be treated confidentially unless required by law.
Any data collected as a part of this project will be stored securely as per University of Southern Queensland’s Research Data Management policy. The data collected will be used for current and future analyses to address the various questions as set within the parameter of this research project. Participants can request a copy of the final dissertation or parts of the dissertation from the researcher if they wish to look at the research results.
Questions or Further Information about the Project
Please refer to the Research Team Contact Details at the top of the form to have any questions answered or to request further information about this project.
Concerns or Complaints Regarding the Conduct of the Project
If you have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of the project you may contact the University of Southern Queensland Manager of Research Integrity and Ethics Coordinator on +61 7 4631 1839 or email researchintegrity@usq.edu.au. The Manager of Research Integrity and Ethics is not connected with the research project and can facilitate a resolution to your concern in an unbiased manner.
Research Team Contact Details
Principal Investigator Details:
Mr. Chad Yip
PhD Candidate
Ph: +65 98253159
Email: chadyip7@gmail.com
Other Investigators Details:
Prof Tony Machin
Honorary Professor
School of Psychology and Counselling
University of Southern Queensland,
Toowoomba. 4350. Australia.
Email: tony.machin@usq.edu.au
Dr. Yong Goh
Senior Lecturer (Psychology)
School of Psychology and Counselling
University of Southern Queensland,
Ipswich Campus, 11 Salisbury Rd, Ipswich,
Queensland 4305, Australia.
Ph: +61 7 3812 6152
Email: Yong.Goh@usq.edu.au
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