J 2025

Supporting and Rewarding Social Service Workers: Key Drivers of Motivation and Professional Satisfaction

STÁREK, Lukáš

Základní údaje

Originální název

Supporting and Rewarding Social Service Workers: Key Drivers of Motivation and Professional Satisfaction

Autoři

STÁREK, Lukáš

Vydání

TEM Journal – Technology Education Management Informatics, Srbsko, 2025, 2217-8309

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

50403 Social topics

Stát vydavatele

Srbsko

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

URL, URL

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 0.700 v roce 2024

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ano

Organizační jednotka

Ambis Univerzita

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM144-33

UT WoS

001628505800029

Klíčová slova anglicky

Appreciation; employee support; motivation; social services.

Štítky

RIV_2025

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno
Změněno: 4. 3. 2026 18:18, Ing. Kateřina Lendrová

Anotace

V originále

This study explores the experiences of social service workers who provide care to individuals living with dementia, focusing on how support and recognition affects their professional motivation, satisfaction, and retention. Previous research has emphasized the high emotional and physical demands in dementia care and the importance of organizational support mechanisms, such as supervision, open communication, and recognition. This study aims to answer the following research question: What forms of support and appreciation do social service workers perceive as most influential in their motivation and long-term commitment to the profession? The hypothesis assumed that both financial and nonfinancial factors—including interpersonal relationships and workplace environment—significantly impact employee satisfaction and professional identity. A qualitative design was employed, using semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of ten Czech social service workers (7 women, 3 men) aged 24–55, with two to ten years of experience in dementia care. Thematic analysis revealed that workers most value open communication with management, emotional appreciation from families, material benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Zobrazeno: 19. 6. 2026 18:03