Document ID (ISN) | 112420 |
CIS number |
12-0174 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
Year |
2011 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Lehmann A., Burkert S., Daig I., Glaesmer H., Brähler E. |
Title |
Subjective underchallenge at work and its impact on mental health |
Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2011. Vol.84, No.6, p.655-664. Illus. 59 ref. |
Internet access |
Subjective_underchallenge_at_work_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
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Abstract |
The objective of this study was to investigate the relation between subjective underchallenge at work and the degree of depressiveness and life satisfaction. It involved a representative sample of 1178 German workers (52.5% men, average age 40.4 years) who responded to a questionnaire on satisfaction with life, state of heath and a ten-item scale developed for the purpose of this study. The association between subjective underchallenge at work, life satisfaction and depressiveness was examined by means of path analyses. A significant positive association was found between subjective underchallenge at work and depressiveness, mediated by life satisfaction. This association was not moderated by income but by level of education. Participants with a medium educational level displayed a weaker association than participants with either a high or a low educational level. Not only work overload but also feeling underchallenged at work can have a negative impact on mental health and well-being. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Germany; psychology of work organization; job dissatisfaction; mental health |
Descriptors (secondary) |
state of health; depressive neurosis; motivation; subjective assessment; questionnaire survey |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology Stress, psychosocial factors
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Browse category(ies) |
Mental health Psychology of work organization
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