Abstract
Objective: this study examines whether mental and physical health relate diff erently to work ability, and whether these associations vary with coping style.
Methods: a one-year longitudinal study was conducted among 8,842 employees aged 45-64 from the study on transitions in employment, ability and motivation (STREAM). Online 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 to improve sustainable employability.
Methods: a one-year longitudinal study was conducted among 8,842 employees aged 45-64 from the study on transitions in employment, ability and motivation (STREAM). Online 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 to improve sustainable employability.
Translated title of the contribution | 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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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 10-19 |
Journal | De Psycholoog |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2014 |