The relationship between 3S (Seiri, Seiton, and Seiso) behaviors, and psychological distress and work engagement
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22070196 |
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| Authors | Tomoko Sawajima (University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan), Tomohisa Nagata (0000-0001-9173-420X, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, corresponding author), Kiminori Odagami (0000-0001-6258-971X, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan), Takahiro Mori (0000-0003-4636-2253, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan), Nuri Purwito Adi (0000-0001-6996-6135, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan), Koji Mori (0000-0002-8821-4438, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1646180-1646180 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1646180 |
| PMID | 41112653 |
| OpenAlex | W4414784428 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship between 3S [Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set), and Seiso (Shine)] behaviors in the workplace and workers’ psychological distress and work engagement. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted using an online survey among workers in Japan ( n = 9,451 at baseline; n = 6,156 at follow-up). At baseline, participants were asked whether they routinely practiced 3S behaviors in the workplace every day. Psychological distress was measured using the Japanese version of Kessler 6-Item Psychological Distress Scale (K6), and work engagement was assessed using the Japanese version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) at baseline and follow-up. Covariates included industry type and K6/UWES-9 at baseline. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between 3S behaviors at baseline and K6/UWES-9 at follow-up. Results There were 3,862 (62.7%) workers who practiced 3S behaviors. Workers who did not practice 3S behaviors had significantly higher psychological distress than those who did (standardized coefficient = 0.03, p = 0.006). There was no statistical difference in work engagement between workers who practiced 3S behaviors and those who did not (standardized coefficient = −0.01, p = 0.339). Conclusion Daily practice of 3S behaviors was related to lower psychological distress among workers, suggesting that 3S may serve not only as a tool for quality management but also as a potential strategy for improving mental health in the workplace
Distress · Mental health · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Work engagement · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Workplace Health and Well-being
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