Research directions: WELL BEING IN LIFE AND WELL BEING AT WORK

WELL BEING IN LIFE AND WELL BEING AT WORK

A comprehensive research direction on Well-Being in Life and Well-Being in Work, encompassing holistic approaches to personal and professional fulfilment, factors contributing to enhanced quality of life, workplace well-being initiatives, mental health advocacy, work-life balance strategies, and the intricate interplay between well-being and productivity and success.

The main focus is on research related to SDG3 “Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and to EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027.

RESEARCH TEAM:

Research coordinator: Jelena Budanceva (MBA, PhD candidate), Researcher, Assistant Professor, Director of the study programmes “International cultural project management“ (Master level), “Culture management” (Bachelor level) and “Events organization” (College); Researcher EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). Now completing PhD in the field of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, working on the topic of Leader`s burn-out.

Active culture manager, working in literature and art fields for more than 20 years. Author of many webinars and seminars on burn-out, happiness concepts, and mindfulness. Member of EUMMAS (European Marketing and Management Association), of the mindfulness project SPACE BAGEL and global nonprofit network The Good Future Project.

Graduated from University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Gorlitz (Germany) and Baltic International Academy (Latvia).

Scientific interests focused primarily on well-being aspects in work and studies, as well as on consumption society and its sociological aspects and culture management. Author of several studies and articles.

E-mail: jelena.budanceva@eka.edu.lv

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-5205-476X

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Research team members

Dr. oec. Oksana Lentjushenkova, Professor, Rector, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-1534
Dr. Kristine Uzule, Leading Researcher, Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-6069
Dr. Jevgenija Dehtjare, Leading Researcher, Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6859-2327
Dr. Ann Saurbier, Professor, West Liberty University (USA). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4723-4288
PhD. cand. Julija Mironova, ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Latvia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3090-6220
Dr., Agnieszka Springer, Uniwersytet WSB Merito w Poznaniu (Poland). ORCID:
Dr. Andrii Loboda, Professor, Sumy State University (Ukraine). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5400-773X
Dr. Viktoriia Petrashenko, Associate Professor, Sumy State University (Ukraine). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4648-8916
Bojan Kitanovikj, MSc, Junior Researcher, Teaching and Research Fellow (Demonstrator) at the Faculty of Economics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (N.Macedonia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1968-8955 E-mail: bojan.kitanovikj@eccf.ukim.edu.mk
Dr. Hamza Nidaazzi, Researcher, Cadi Ayyad University (Marocco). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9780-3448 E-mail: nidazi.hamza@gmail.com
Dr. Debjani Banerjee, Professor, VIvekanand Education Society′s Business School (India). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-001-7326-2544 E-mail: debjani.banerjee@ves.ac.in
Dr. Umut Türk, Associate Professor, Abdullah Gül University – AGU (Turkey). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-7048 E-mail: umut.turk@agu.edu.tr
Dr. Elif Bengü, Associate Professor, Abdullah Gül University - AGU (Turkey). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9817-7207 E-mail: elifbengu.edd@gmail.com
Ljupcho Efremov, Assistant Professor, American University of The Middle East (Kuwait). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2660-4422 E-mail: ljupcho.efremov@aum.edu.kw
Saltanat Meiramova, Associate Professor, candidate of pedagogical sciences, EAGI A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3204-1523
Dr. Hamza Nidaazzi, Researcher, Cadi Ayyad University (Marocco). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9780-3448
Dr. Debjani Banerjee, Professor, VIvekanand Education Society′s Business School (India). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-001-7326-2544
Dr. Umut Türk, Associate Prof, Abdullah Gül University (AGU). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-7048
Dr. Elif Bengü, Associate Prof, Abdullah Gül University (AGU) (Turkey). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9817-7207
Ljupcho Efremov, Assistant Professor, American University of The Middle East (Kuwait). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2660-4422
Dr. Maria Grace Herlina, S.Sos., Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta (Indonesia). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5119-7761
Dr hab. Sabina Krupa, Lecturer, Powiślański University (Poland), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3002-3153

CONFORMITY WITH THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS

National Development Plan - NAP2027. Priority 2 “Strong families, a Healthy and Active Population”, Direction: Psychological and emotional well-being. https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027__ENG_2.pdf
Latvia′s sustainable development strategy - Priority 2: Long-term investment in human capital, https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/Latvija_2030_6.pdf

OUTCOMES

Research papers:

Budanceva J., Briede L. (2025) AN EXAMINATION OF PERCEIVED RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SONG AND DANCE CELEBRATION 2023: PARTICIPANTS’ AND ORGANIZERS’ PERSPECTIVES Vol. 26 (2024): Culture Crossroads
Budanceva J., Užule K. (2024) EXAMINING STUDY-WORK BURNOUT AMONG WORKING STUDENTS IN LATVIA. In: Safety and Health at Work. (Scopus, Submitted)
Budanceva J., Briede L. (2024) An Examination of Perceived Risks Associated with Song and Dance Celebration 2023: Participants and Organizers Perspectives. In: Culture Crossroads (Scopus, Erih+. CEEOL, Submitted)
Budanceva J. (2023) PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG FEMALE TEACHING STAFF IN LATVIA. In: International Conference on Governance and Strategic Management (ICGSM), “ESG Standards and Securing Strategic Industries”, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS BOOK ISBN 978-619-253-024-2 (CEEOL database)
Budanceva, J., Titko, J., Zarina, V. (2018). Discrimination Issues at Work: Latvian Survey // 32^nd IBIMA conference, November 15-16, 2018, Seville, Spain. – Conference proceedings, pp. 1304-1311. ISBN 978-0-9998551-1-9 (SCOPUS, WOS)

Related projects:

"Innovation grants for students in the interdisciplinary areas of art, culture, economics and IT” - MaKE IT. Ref.No. No. 1.1.1.3/21/A/003

RESEARCH DISSEMINATION & IMPACT

20.03.2024. – Happiness day. Open event at EKA University of Applied scienes. https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=1457&lng=lva
01.12.2023 – Budanceva J. Happiness concepts in the world – Baltic case. Lecture at FH Eisenstadt (Austria) for Master students.
09.11.2023 – “Digital Framework for Students′ Psychological Support”. Presentation of research on need for pshychologic asuuport by students at internatinal conference FUTURE EDU2023. https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=1413&lng=lva
09.06.2023 – “Professional Burnout Syndrome among Female Teaching Staff in Latvia”. Presentation in at Burgas Free university, 6th International Conference in Governance and Strategic Management (ICGSM), 2023
2023. Research and prototype of chat bot for pshychological support for students FĪLIGS. Available on telegram @filigs_bot
2022-2023. Research and prototype “FeelFull” within MAKE-IT project. Study on the use of colorful balls throwing to the easel for better feeling. 1^st place and financial award, prototype was presented on International Academic week 2023. https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=1306&lng=lva;
2023. Lentjušenkova O. Article Vai vadītāju labbūtība ir svarīga? (forbesbaltic.com)
2022. Hapinness season II, author of the idea – Oksana Lentjušenkova.
2022. Budanceva J. Vebinārs “Kā neizdegt darbā?” (webinar How not not burn-out at work?) Laimes sezonas 2022 ietvaros. https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=1272&lng=lva
01.12.2022. Lentjušenkova O. Vebinārs „Laimīgas dzīves noslēpumi“ (the secrets of happy life). https://www.augstskola.lv/index.php?parent=1261&lng=lva
2022. Innovativeness Award for “Season of Happiness 2021” from Baltic Management Development Association
June 2022. “LAMPA” talks festival, where EKA representatives took part in the discussion “How to be happy these days”
2022. Lentjušenkova O. Article Kā panākt cilvēku līdzsvarotu attīstību (forbesbaltic.com)
2021. 1st Happiness season, author of the idea – O. Lentjušenkova. Laimes sezona - Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskola
2021. Budanceva J. Vebinārs “Laimes koncepcijas pasaulē” (Happiness concepts in the world). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLm80WOYoUs
2021. Lentjušenkova O. Article Attālinātais darbs – produktivitāte VS izdegšana (forbesbaltic.com)
2021. World Happiness Photography Contest (Happiness Strategy Foundation, India. https://www.happinessstrategyfoundation.org/world-happiness-2022-result

COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY & ACADEMIA & PUBLIC SECTOR & NGOs

Partner	Sector	Country	Activities
Qn Alliance https://qn-alliance.eu/members/ Mission Statement signed 19.01.2024.	HE	Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Germany, Poland, France, Albania	- Research activities within the Research Hub “‘One health’ and wellbeing” , https://qn-alliance.eu/q%e2%81%bf-research-hubs/
Novikontas Maritime College https://novikontas.org/ Agreement No. 16-10/24/01	HE, VET Business	Latvia	- Research “Relationship between Perception of Digital Transformation and Individual Psychological Capabilities of Academic Staff”
CleverPoint SIA Agreement No. 4-17/24/	Business	Latvia	- Training on usage of CleverPoint workstation, March-May, 2024

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