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
ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-5205-476X
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. 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:
- Verina, N., Strazda, A., Staube, T. & Actina, G. (2025). Digital Well-Being of Public Servants. SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL INNOVATIONS AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, 1(1), 2025. 50-65. https://doi.org/10.2478/ssidt-2025-0005
- 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 // 32nd IBIMA conference, November 15-16, 2018, Seville, Spain. – Conference proceedings, pp. 1304-1311. ISBN 978-0-9998551-1-9 (SCOPUS, WOS)
Master theses:
- 2026. Anjana Mohan. The Impact of International Yoga Festival in India on Wellbeing Awareness
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
- 2025/11/16-22 Homins A., Budanceva J., Egle A.K. Generation z in the cultural sector: exploring wellbeing and workplace expectations in latvia 16th International Creativity and Culture Conference, Kaunas Faculty Vilnius University
- 2025/05/31. 31.05. Musical relaxation workshop. EKA, within the framework of the Student Conference Inventio
- 2025/05/16 Budanceva J. Parallels. Creative workshops in therapeutic art. Old Riga, Dalī Art Factory
- 2025/05/09 Budanceva J. 18th Annual Scientific Baltic Business Management Conference 2025 MAN-TECH ERA: PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGIES BUILDING SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES TOGETHER. Report: Promoting innovation through mindfulness: synthesizing the literature and identifying research gaps.
- 2025/05/09 Budanceva J. Diversity of art. Creative workshops in visual arts. EKA
- 2025/06/07 Budanceva J. Ogre Family Day, participation in the discussion Artificial Intelligence and Fake News
- 2025/04/22 Budanceva J. Seminar: Building a Student Community: Strengthening Communication, Well-being and Belonging. EKA, within the framework of IAW
- 2025/01/08. Budanceva J. Journey of Senses - Kauguri Youth Center, creative workshop cycle for young people
- 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. 1st 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
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Partner |
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Country |
Activities |
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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/ |
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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” |
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CleverPoint SIA Agreement No. 4-17/24/ |
Business |
Latvia |
- Training on usage of CleverPoint workstation, March-May, 2024 |
