Title
Factors associated with the ability and willingness to continue working until the age of 65 in construction workers
Author
Oude Hengel, K.M.
Blatter, B.M.
Geuskens, G.A.
Koppes, L.L.J.
Bongers, P.M.
Publication year
2012
Abstract
Objectives: The working population is aging and a shortage of workers is expected in the construction industry. As a consequence, it is considered necessary that construction workers extend their working life. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with construction workers' ability and willingness to continue working until the age of 65. Methods: In total, 5,610 construction workers that participated in the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey Wlled out questionnaires on demographics, work-related and health-related factors, and on the ability and willingness to continue working until the age of 65. Logistic regression analyses were applied. Results: Older workers were more often able, but less willing, to continue working until the age of 65. Frequently using force, lower supervisor support, lower skill discretion, and the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints were associated with both a lower ability and willingness to continue working. In addition, dangerous work, occasionally using force, working in awkward postures, lack of job autonomy, and reporting emotional exhaustion were associated with a lower ability to continue working, whereas working overtime was associated with a higher ability. Furthermore, low social support from colleagues was associated with a higher willingness. Conclusion: In addition to physical job demands, psychosocial job characteristics play a significant role in both the ability and willingness to continue working until the age of 65 in construction workers. Moreover, preventing musculoskeletal complaints may support the ability and willingness to continue working, whereas preventing emotional exhaustion is relevant for the ability to continue working. © Springer-Verlag 2011.
Subject
Organisation Healthy Living
WH - Work & Health WE - Work & Employment
BSS - Behavioural and Societal Sciences Themalijn
Healthy for Life
Workplace
Healthy Living
Ability
Construction workers
Employability
Willingness
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-011-0719-3
TNO identifier
464541
ISSN
0340-0131
Source
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 85 (7), 783-790
Document type
article