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PSY 222 Module Two Activity Angelique B ennet Derek Dodson July 9, 2021

Article 1: Corporate Wellness Programmes in Singapore: Effect on Stress, Satisfaction and Absenteeism Scholarly or non-scholarly? This study is Scholarly. I concluded it is scholarly because it was published in a peer reviewed medical journal. The journal for managerial psychology is the listed publication. Empirical or non-empirical? This article is also empirical in nature. The authors gathered their own research from the 6 chosen employers. "The effects of corporate wellness programs on employee stress, job satisfaction and absenteeism in Singaporean firms are studied." (Janis T.S. Ho, 1997) Article 2: Impact of Worksite Wellness Intervention on Cardiac Risk Factors and One-Year Health Care Costs Scholarly or non-scholarly? This article is scholarly. The article is peer reviewed as it is published in a medical journal. Empirical or non-empirical? This article is empirical. The authors collected data and conducted a study of this data, making it empirical. "Health risk status was assessed at baseline and after the 6-month intervention program, and total medical claim costs were obtained in all participants during the year before and the year after intervention." (Author links open overlay panel Richard V.Milani MD Carl J.Lavie MD; November 2009) Article 3: Effects of Occupational Stress Management Intervention Programs: A Meta-Analysis Scholarly or non-scholarly? This article is scholarly. It is published in the medical journal. The journal of occupational health psychology is the publishing journal. Empirical or non-empirical? This study is non-empirical because it is a "meta" analysis of existing research. No new research was done here. "A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness of stress management interventions in occupational settings. Thirty-six experimental studies were included, representing 55 interventions." (Richardson, Katherine M; January 2008) 1

Article 4: Enhancing Workplace Wellness Efforts to Reduce Obesity: A Qualitative Study of Low-Wage Workers in St Louis, Missouri, 2013–2014 Scholarly or non-scholarly? This is a scholarly study. The heading states the article was peer reviewed. "Prev Chronic Dis.2015; 12: E67.Published online 2015 May 7. doi: 10.5888/pcd12.140405PMCID:PMC4436039PMID: 25950574; Peer Review" (Jaime R. Strickland, MA, Amy A. Eyler, PhD,Jason Q. Purnell, PhD, Anna M. Kinghorn, MS, Cynthia Herrick, MD, and Bradley A. Evanoff,MD, MPH; 2014-2015) Empirical or non-empirical? This is an empirical study because the researchers conducted their own research. The abstract states key informative interviews and focus groups were used in this study. "We conducted key informant interviews and focus groups with 2 partner organizations: a health care employer anda union representing retail workers." (Jaime R. Strickland, MA, Amy A. Eyler, PhD, Jason Q.Purnell, PhD, Anna M. Kinghorn, MS, Cynthia Herrick, MD, and Bradley A. Evanoff, MD,MPH; 2014-2015) Article 5: Promoting Prevention Through the Affordable Care Act: Workplace Wellness Scholarly or non-scholarly? This is a scholarly study. The article is peer reviewed as stated in the headings. "Prev Chronic Dis. 2012; 9: E175.Published online 2012 Dec 13. doi: 10.5888/pcd9.120092PMCID:PMC3523891PMID: 23237245Peer Reviewed" (Laura Anderko, RN, PhD, Jason S.Roffenbender, MS, Ron Z. Goetzel, PhD, Francois Millard, Kevin Wildenhaus, PhD, Charles DeSantis, and William Novelli, MA; 2012) Empirical or non-empirical? This is not an empirical study which means it is a non-empirical research study. This article shows previous work as stated, "This article describes the opportunity the ACA provides to improve worker wellness." (Laura Anderko, RN, PhD, Jason S. Roffenbender, MS, Ron Z.Goetzel, PhD, Francois Millard, Kevin Wildenhaus, PhD, Charles DeSantis, and William Novelli, MA; 2012) Article 6: The Risks of Using Workplace Wellness Programs to Foster a Culture of Health Scholarly or non-scholarly? This article is stated to be a scholarly article. I do not see where peer review has been offered or conducted but I think it is a scholarly article. Empirical or non-empirical? This is non-empirical. There is no new or independent research here. Ahis article is a review of existing information. The evidence about wellness programs that has been accumulated this 2

far is both limited and mixed. Some studies of individual corporate wellness programs highlight their economic success,1819 and at least one widely cited academic meta-analysis found program savings in the form of reduced medical costs .20 One recent study failed to detect economic gains,21 however, and another frequently cited academic study concluded that "evidence suggests that savings to employers may come from cost shifting." (Kristin M.Madison; November 2016) Article 7: Managing Employee Stress and Wellness in the New Millennium Scholarly or non-scholarly? This is a scholarly article as it is published in a medical journal. Journal of occupational Health and Psychology is the listed publication. Empirical or non-empirical? This is a non-empirical research study. This article is a "meta" analysis which reviews existing research. The article states its purpose here the purpose of this paper is to reflect back on the findings of the 2008 meta-analyses to review what was learned, see what new studies have added to the literature, and assess recent social and political changes that present new challenges—and opportunities—for the field. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)" (Richardson, Katherine M. 2017 Article 8: How Well Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? Scholarly or non-scholarly? This is scholarly as it is a peer reviewed article published by Harvard medical school. The body of this work states it is peer reviewed. Empirical or non-empirical? This is empirical. The researchers conducted a large scale research project with a randomized control group. The researchers gathered data and set up a control group which makes it empirical so it is stated in the abstract and methodology. Article 9: Workplace Wellness Programs: Right or Wrong? Scholarly or non-scholarly? This article is published in a peer reviewed medical journal. This is a scholarly research study because it is peer reviewed. This article was published in 2015 in the Physicians leadership journal. Empirical or non-empirical? I do think this is empirical. The researchers present arguments for and against corporate wellness programs. The article ask a question " Do you think employee wellness programs save money for employers?" (Ken Botles; 2015) 3

Article 10: Why Your Workplace Wellness Program Isn’t Working Scholarly or non-scholarly? This is scholarly. This article is published in a peer reviewed journal which makes it scholarly. Gallup Business Journal is the listed publication for this work. Empirical or non-empirical? This is empirical research conducted by Gallup. The researchers used interviews and questionnaires to make their determinations. "Gallup's research shows a clear link between employee engagement and well-being, with managers serving as a conduit between the two" ( Ed O’Boyle & Jim Harter; May 2014)

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References Janis T.S. Ho; March 1997; Journal of Managerial Psychology(Vol. 12, Issue 34);Publisher:Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd. Impact of Worksite Wellness Intervention on Cardiac Risk Factors and One-Year Health Care Costs American Journal of Cardiology, Richard V. Milani & Carl J. Lavie (November 15,2009) Effects of Occupational Stress Management Intervention Programs Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Katherine M. Richardson & Hannah R. Rothstein (January 2008) Anderko L, Roffenbender JS, Goetzel RZ, Millard F, Wildenhaus K, et al. Promoting Prevention Through the Affordable Care Act: Workplace Wellness. Prev Chronic Dis 2012;9:120092.DOI: htp://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.5888/pcd9.120092. The Risks Of Using Workplace Wellness Programs To Foster A Culture Of Health Madison, Kristin M.Health Affairs; Chevy Chase Vol. 35, Iss. 11, (Nov 2016):20682074;DOI:10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0729 Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Vol 22(3), Jul, 2017. Special Issue: Journal of Occupational Health Psychology at 20. pp. 423-428. Richardson, Katherine M.. Pace University, New York, NY, US How Well Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? NPR Shots, Julie Appleby (April 16, 2019)Workplace wellness programs: right or wrong? Botles, Kent Source:Physician Leadership Journal. 2015, Vol. 2, Issue 3:American College of Physician Executives,2015.Publication Year:2015

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Why Your Workplace Wellness Program Isn't Working. O'Boyle, Ed Harter, Jim Source:Gallup Business Journal. May 2014, p6-6. 1p

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