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Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Lagerveld, S. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author), Wijngaards-de Meij, L.D.N.V. (author)Purpose This study examined who benefits most from a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based intervention that aims to enhance return to work (RTW) among employees who are absent due to common mental disorders (CMDs) (e.g., depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorder). We researched the influence of baseline work-related self-efficacy and...article 2019
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Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Vink, M. (author), Dorenbosch, L.W. (author), Beudeker, D.A. (author), Rink, F. (author)Using a task approach, this study examined the extent to which employee regulatory focus would “gravitate” employees towards promotion- versus prevention-oriented tasks within their jobs, and whether a subsequent regulatory fit/misfit would be associated with their well-being (i.e., mental health and job satisfaction). In a pre-study among 37...article 2018
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Lagerveld, S.E. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Twisk, J. (author), Schaufeli, W. (author)To improve interventions that aim to promote return to work (RTW) of workers with common mental disorders (CMD), insight into modifiable predictors of RTW is needed. This study tested the predictive value of self-efficacy change for RTW in addition to preintervention levels of self-efficacy. RTW self-efficacy was measured 5 times within 9 months...article 2017
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- Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Lagerveld, S. (author), Blonk, R. (author), Schaufeli, W. (author) conference paper 2016
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Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)The aim of our study was to investigate the effectiveness of the CareerSKILLS program, a career development intervention based on career competencies and the JOBS methodology, which aims to stimulate career self-management and well-being of young employees. In a quasi-randomized control trial, the effects of the program were tested in a...article 2015
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Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)This article provides an overview of our research on the well-being and career development of young employees who are about to make, or have recently made, the transition from school to work. We discuss our findings with regard to the job characteristics that are important for enabling young adults to perform well, and with regard to the career...article 2015
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- Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author) conference paper 2014
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Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Huibers, M. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)A new and promising area of research has recently emerged in the field of career development: career competencies. The present article provides a framework of career competencies that integrates several perspectives from the literature. The framework distinguishes between reflective, communicative, and behavioral career competencies. Six career...article 2013
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Akkermans, J. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)This study investigated the role of career competencies as a mediator in the Job Demands — Resources model. Structural equation modeling with data from 305 young employed persons aged 16–30 years showed that career competencies are positively related to job resources and work engagement, but not to job demands and emotional exhaustion....article 2013
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Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), van den Bossche, S.N.J. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify job characteristics that determine young employees' wellbeing, health, and performance, and to compare educational groups. Design/methodology/approach: Using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model and 2-wave longitudinal data (n=1,284), the paper compares employees with a lower educational level...article 2013
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Lagerveld, S.E. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Wijngaards-de Meij, L. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author)The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two individual-level psychotherapy interventions: (a) treatment as usual consisting of cognitive– behavioral therapy (CBT) and (b) work-focused CBT (W-CBT) that integrated work aspects early into the treatment. Both interventions were carried out by psychotherapists with employees on sick...article 2012
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Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)Given the adverse effects of long-term unemployment, it is of major concern that evidence-based interventions are available for the long-term unemployed. Therefore, we examined the effectiveness of the JOBS program, a group training for the unemployed [Caplan, R. D., Vinokur, A. D., Price, R. H. and Van Ryn, M. (1989). Journal of Applied...article 2012
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Lagerveld, S.E. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Because of the costs to both the organization and the individual, it is important that employees who are sick-listed with mental health problems are facilitated in their return to work (RTW). In order to provide adequate interventions, it is necessary to obtain a better understanding of the RTW process of people with mental health problems. Work...article 2010
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- Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R. (author), Koppes, L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author) conference paper 2010
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Akkermans, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Koppes, L.L.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to gain more insight into the well-being, health and performance of young intermediate educated employees. First, employees with low education (9 years or less), intermediate education (10-14 years of education), and high education (15 years or more) are compared on a number of factors related to well-being...article 2009
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Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Houtman, I. (author), Blonk, R. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: The World Health Organization considers depression a major health problem and a leading cause of disability. Aim To identify factors which may help to reduce depressive symptoms in a sample of employees sick listed due to mental health problems. Methods: Longitudinal cohort study of employees sick listed for 12-20 weeks due to mental...article 2008
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- TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Lagerveld, S.E. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Bennenbroek, F. (author), Huijs, J.J.J.M. (author), Ory, F. (author) report 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Bennenbroek, F. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Lagerveld, S. (author), Groenestege, M. (author)Hoewel het aantal (alleenstaande) ouders met een bijstandsuitkering sinds de invoering van de Wet werk en bijstand is gedaald, ontvangen volgens CBS-cijfers in 2006 nog steeds bijna 90.000 alleenstaande ouders een uitkering. Verschillende onderzoeken laten echter zien dat het hebben van werk belangrijk is voor het welzijn van ouders en hun...article 2007
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Blonk, R.W.B. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Lagerveld, S.E. (author), Houtman, I.L.D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), KvL (author)We investigated the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and a combined intervention of workplace- and individual-focused techniques among self-employed people on sick leave owing to work-related psychological complaints (such as anxiety, depression, and burnout). Both interventions were based on CBT; however, one was conducted...article 2006
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D'Amato, A. (author), Pierce, J. (author), Rook, J. (author), Clarkin, N. (author), Kruger, D. (author), Thorne, J. (author), Kavanagh, A. (author), Levine, J. (author), Joensuu, M. (author), Kivisto, S. (author), Malelin, J. (author), Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), van den Bossche, S. (author), de Vroome, E. (author), Jettinghof, K. (author), Evers, M. (author), Lang, G. (author), Martinez, M. (author), Hauser, C. (author), Tanucci, G. (author), Epifani, C. (author), Zaccaro, F. (author), Annoscia, G. (author)Project Stress impactreport 2006