Investigating the relationship between mental health and the performance of administrators in university libraries (Case study: Islamic Azad Universities of Tehran)

Mental health is considered as an integral part of work areas that always affects the job aspects of people and can reduce the performance and productivity of employees in organizations. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between mental health and the performance of administrators in university libraries.

The research method was quantitative in terms of practical purpose and descriptive and correlational in terms of data collection method. The managers of the libraries of Islamic Azad universities in Tehran were considered as a statistical population of 35 people. The sample size of 20 people was estimated by non-random sampling method. In order to conduct the study, two standard questionnaires of Goldberg Mental Health and Patterson Job Performance were used. Data were analyzed by regression test using SPSS software version 25.  

In this study, 20 managers participated. 42.1% of the respondents were men and 57.9% were women. According to the descriptive statistics of mental health in managers at a high level and job performance at a low level was obtained. Also, according to the results of the correlation coefficient, the relationship between mental health and job performance was a significant direct relationship.  

In order to increase the job performance of managers and increase the factors affecting mental health, university library managers should improve the work environment by improving communication and interpersonal relationships. Implementing proper human resource management and social and motivational support, improving facilities and planning to provide appropriate physical conditions in the workplace can also play an important role.