A culture-work-health model: A theoretical conceptualization

Objective: To present a new theoretical model that emphasizes an anthropological approach to work-related health issues. Methods: Based on current and emerging literature in organizational development, occupational psychology and sociology, and health promotion, a theoretical arguement for the inclusion of organizational culture in workplace health is presented. Results: A new culture-work-health model is proposed to provide a contemporary anthropological workplace health perspective, Conclusion: Occupational health and organizational development professionals should focus their research and intervention efforts on understanding and addressing organizational culture from both an individual and organizational health perspective as conceptualized in the culture-work-health model.