The mediating role of psychophysic strain in the relationship between workaholism, job performance, and sickness absence: a longitudinal study.
J Occup Environ Med
; 55(11): 1255-61, 2013 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24202241
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To test a theoretical model in which workaholism predicts both directly and indirectly, via psychophysic strain, job performance and sickness absences.METHODS:
A multimethod study was performed examining a sample of 322 workers in a private company. The study was articulated into two phases, over a time period of 15 months. Workaholism was assessed using a self-report measure (time 1). Psychophysic strain was measured by the occupational physician, performance by the supervisor, and data on sickness absences were collected from the company's database (time 2).RESULTS:
Results highlighted a positive relationship between workaholism and psychophysic strain. Psychophysic strain was negatively associated with job performance and positively associated with sickness absences. In addition, workaholism predicted sickness absences.CONCLUSION:
Workaholism negatively affects the health of workers. This is associated with lower working performance and greater sickness absences.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stress, Physiological
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Stress, Psychological
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Task Performance and Analysis
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Work
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Behavior, Addictive
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Sick Leave
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Occup Environ Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy