The effect of organizational change on mental health, by examining the moderator role of support and job control

Background and Aim: The present study seeks to explain the effect of organizational change on employeeschr('39') mental health with respect to the moderating role of job support and control. Method: This method is descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the study was the staff of Farshchian Sina Hospital in Hamadan, a total number of 200 people. Sample size was determined based on Morgan table to be 132 people which were randomly selected. Standard questionnaires of organizational change, general health, job support and job control were used to measure the variables. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 23 and smart SPLS version 2. Results: Findings indicate that 43% of employeeschr('39') mental health changes are explained by organizational change. Organizational change, considering the moderating effect of job support, has a positive effect on employeeschr('39') mental health. The standardized coefficient between the two variables shows that 24% of mental health changes are explained by organizational change, taking into account the adjustment effect of job support. Organizational change, considering the moderating effect of job control, also has a positive effect on the mental health of employees. The standardized coefficient between the two variables also shows that 29% of mental health changes are explained by organizational change by considering the moderating effect of job control. Therefore, organizational change has a positive effect on the mental health of Farshchian Hospital staff in Hamadan. Conclusion: The results of the research indicate that making organizational changes in Farshchian Hospital in Hamadan, considering the supportive role and control of managers, improves the mental health of employees.