Title
Vitality at work and its associations with lifestyle, self-determination, organizational culture, and with employees' performance and sustainable employability
Author
van Scheppingen, A.R.
de Vroome, E.M.M.
ten Have, K.C.J.M.
Zwetsloot, G.I.J.M.
Wiezer, N.
van Mechelen, W.
Publication year
2015
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Vitality at work is an important factor for optimal functioning and sustainable employability. To date, knowledge on how to promote vitality at work is fragmented. OBJECTIVE: Contribute to knowledge on how to promote vitality at work. METHODS: Determinants of vitality at work are identified from three scientific fields, and used in a comprehensive model. Regression analyses on cross-sectional data from a Dutch dairy company (N = 629) are performed to examine the associations between these factors, vitality at work, and employees' perceived effective personal functioning and sustainable employability. RESULTS: Vitality at work is most strongly associated with basic psychological needs of self-determination, but also with healthy lifestyle behavior, having a balanced workstyle, and social capital. Vitality at work is also associated with effective personal functioning and with sustainable employability. CONCLUSIONS: The study confirms the multifactorial nature of vitality at work. Since organizational culture may support self-determination, and cultural aspects themselves are positively associated with vitality, organizational culture seems particular important in promoting vitality at work. Additionally, a healthy lifestyle appears important. The associations between vitality at work and effective personal functioning and sustainable employability endorse the combined health-based, business-related and societal importance of vitality at work. © 2015 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.
Subject
Life Urban Mobility & Environment
WHC - Work, Health and Care UES - Urban Environment & Safety
ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
Work and Employment
Workplace
Healthy Living
Balanced work style
Basic psychological needs
Social capital
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-141947
TNO identifier
527994
ISSN
1051-9815
Source
Work, 52 (1), 45-55
Document type
article