Differential effects of mental and physical health and coping style on work ability: a 1-year follow-up study among aging workers
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OBJECTIVE: This study examines whether mental and physical health relate differently to work ability and whether these associations vary with coping style. METHODS: A 1-year longitudinal study was conducted among 8842 employees aged 45 to 64 years from the Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation. On-line questionnaires measured self-perceived mental and physical health at baseline and coping and work ability at follow-up. The data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis. RESULTS: Active coping and good mental and especially physical health predicted high work ability at follow-up. Avoidant coping was negatively related to work ability. Seeking support was unrelated to work ability. Interaction effects of coping and health on work ability were weak. CONCLUSIONS: Successful coping styles and good health predict high work ability, and thus, promoting such factors can help improve sustainable employability.
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TNO Identifier
482729
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182a2a5e1
Source
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10), pp. 1238-43.
Pages
1238-43
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