Programas de bienestar laboral: Una alternativa para la prevención de la enfermedad y la promoción de la salud en las organizaciones

Claudia Carolina Cabrera Gómez; Jesús Carlos Guzmán; Ángela María Vallejo Palma; Vanessa  Ramírez Rosas

doi:10.58479/almanaque.2025.175

Authors

Claudia Carolina Cabrera Gómez Universidad Mariana, (Colombia)
Jesús Carlos Guzmán Universidad Autónoma de México, (México)
Ángela María Vallejo Palma Universidad Mariana, (Colombia)
Vanessa Ramírez Rosas Universidad de Buenos Aires, (Argentina)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58479/almanaque.2025.175

Keywords:

workers, mental health, stress, well-being programs, psychoeducation

Abstract

The impact of work-related stress on employees' health is considered a public health issue and is classified among psychosocial risks. This highlights the importance of conducting studies that strengthen workers' well-being and the development of programs aimed at reducing risk factors within organizational environments. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effect of a well-being program based on psychoeducation to reduce stress levels among employees of an organization. The specific objectives were: to identify the level of stress among workers, to design and implement a psychoeducational program titled Mental Health and Safe Work, and finally, to determine the effect of the program after its implementation. The study followed a quantitative research methodology, within an empirical-analytical, explanatory, pre-experimental paradigm. It is worth noting that the program was implemented with a population of 75 employees. To assess stress levels (pretest-posttest), the Stress Scale from the Battery for the Evaluation of Psychosocial Risk Factors—developed by the Ministry of Social Protection—was used. This instrument evaluates four types of symptoms: physiological, social-behavioral, intellectual-occupational, and psycho-emotional. Posttest results showed that the program had an effect on physiological, social-behavioral, and intellectual-occupational symptoms, but not on psycho-emotional symptoms. This outcome is attributed to contextual situations being experienced by the organization's employees at the time.

Author Biographies

Claudia Carolina Cabrera Gómez, Universidad Mariana, (Colombia)

Full-time professor at Universidad Mariana. Psychologist, Specialist in Educational Administration, Master in Strategic Human Resources Management with an emphasis on Knowledge Management, and Ph.D. in Psychology. Senior Researcher recognized by Minciencias, author of articles and books on well-being and human talent. Director of the research group Human and Social Development, ranked Category A by Colciencias. Coordinator of the research line Human Being, Work, and Organization. Speaker and organizational consultant in both the public and private sectors. Co-founder of the Latin American Network for the Study and Intervention in Well-Being and Happiness. Editor and reviewer for scientific journals. University professor for 18 years.

Jesús Carlos Guzmán , Universidad Autónoma de México, (México)

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (U.N.A.M.). He also earned a Diploma in Education from the Institute of Education, University of London, U.K. He holds a Ph.D. in Pedagogy from the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at UNAM. Since January 1977, he has been a professor in the Educational Psychology Department at the Faculty of Psychology, U.N.A.M. He is the author of 106 publications, including books, book chapters, journal articles, conference proceedings, and educational materials. He has taught 146 courses, workshops, and diploma programs. He has held various academic and administrative positions and has served as an advisor on curriculum reform and as an accreditor for educational institutions.

Ángela María Vallejo Palma, Universidad Mariana, (Colombia)

She holds a professional degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Universidad Mariana. She has participated in courses and workshops focused on deepening her knowledge in clinical and organizational psychology, with a particular emphasis on care for victims of sexual violence and chemical attacks. She has performed successfully throughout her academic journey, including her participation in professional internships at well-known institutions in the Department of Nariño, such as the DIAN – Pasto Branch and the San Pedro Hospital Foundation. She was also awarded an Honorable Mention by Universidad Mariana in recognition of her academic performance throughout her studies.

Vanessa Ramírez Rosas, Universidad de Buenos Aires, (Argentina)

She holds a professional degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Universidad Mariana. She has stood out in her professional career thanks to her involvement with institutions such as the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs – Pasto Branch, and Clínica Fátima, as well as her participation in complementary activities that have helped shape the outstanding professional she is today. Her academic and professional profile has been further enriched through various workshops, courses, and activities in which she has actively participated.