Experiences of work ability in young workers: an exploratory interview study

Boström, Maria; Holmgren, Kristina; Sluiter, Judith K.; Hagberg, Mats; Grimby-Ekman, Anna

doi:10.1007/s00420-015-1101-7

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“…This is in line with previous research [ 11 , 13 , 47 , 48 ]. In a similar way, a strong individualistic view on work was discussed in a recent study on young workers, in which good work capacity was basically experienced as being a personal responsibility [ 49 ].…”

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Working in dissonance: experiences of work instability in workers with common mental disorders

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BackgroundCommon mental disorders have a negative impact on work functioning, but less is known about the process when the functioning starts to destabilize. This study explores experiences of work instability in workers with common mental disorders.MethodsA grounded theory study using a theoretical sampling frame, individual in-depth interviews and a constant comparative analysis conducted by a multidisciplinary research team. The sample involved 27 workers with common mental disorders, currently working full or part time, or being on sick leave not more than 6 months. They were women and men of different ages, representing different occupations and illness severity.ResultsA general process of work instability was conceptualized by the core category Working in dissonance: captured in a bubble inside the work stream. The workers described that their ordinary fluency at work was disturbed. They distanced themselves from other people at and outside work, which helped them to regain their flow but simultaneously made them feel isolated. Four categories described sub-processes of the dissonance: Working out of rhythm, Working in discomfort, Working disconnected and Working in a no man’s land.ConclusionsThe experience of work instability in CMDs was conceptualized as “working in dissonance”, suggesting a multifaceted dissonance at work, characterized by a sense of being caught up, as if in a bubble. Focusing on how the worker can re-enter their flow at work when experiencing dissonance is a new approach to explore in occupational and clinical settings.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4388-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…A workforce with long-term sustainable work ability is important to promote, not least because of the ageing population [31,32]. Younger adults who are entering the work force today are expected to have a longer working life than preceding generation and therefore needs to maintain a sufficient work ability over a longer time frame [33,34]. The work ability can be affected by a number of different factors and there is still a lack of a knowledge in the field; a not fully explored and interesting consideration is how WLB predicts work ability.…”

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Work-life balance predicted work ability two years later: a cohort study of employees in the Swedish energy and water sector

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Background Work-life balance (WLB) is the extent to which individual’s multiple life roles and demands carry over between each role. WLB can be divided into work interference with personal life (WIPL) and personal life interference with work (PLIW). This study aimed to investigate longitudinal associations between WIPL, PLIW and work ability outcomes. Methods In this cohort study, 224 employees in the energy and water sector in Sweden were followed-up over 2 years. Three questions derived from the Work Ability Index were used for measuring work ability outcome: current work ability compared with lifetime best; work ability regarding physical; and mental demands. Logistic regression models were used to analyse longitudinal associations between work ability and WIPL and WIPL respectively, controlling for workplace (company), position at work, experience of leadership quality, demographics, and work ability. Results Work ability compared to lifetime best were associated with WIPL in the adjusted logistic regression models (odds ratio (OR) 1.77, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15–2.73), and PLIW (OR 3.34, 95% CI 1.66–6.74). Work ability regarding physical demands was associated with WIPL (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.07–2.40). Work ability regarding mental demands was associated with WIPL (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.03–2.44) and PLIW (OR 2.88, 95% CI 1.31–6.32). Conclusion In this two-year longitudinal study, lower WIPL predicted good/excellent overall work ability compared with lifetime best, higher work ability regarding physical and mental demands, and lower PLIW predicted good/excellent overall work ability compared with lifetime best and higher work ability regarding and mental demands.

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“…When stress is high, it can have a negative effect on private life [33]. A lack of control at home is associated with negative health effects, and private life can influence work ability [34,35].…”

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Mediating Factors for the Relationship between Stress and Work Ability over Time in Young Adults

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Stress can affect work ability. The aim of this study was to identify how this pathway is mediated over time in young adults. Participants of the Work Ability in Young Adults cohort were selected. A theoretical framework was built, which lead to a statistical model. Selected dimensions of mediators were recovery, work demands affecting private life, feelings of control over private life, and physical activity in leisure time. A quadruple serial mediation model was built with four mediators. The total effect of stress on work ability was −0.3955, 95% CI [−0.4764, −0.3146]. The total indirect effect amounted to 81% with an effect of −0.3182, 95% CI [−0.3750, −0.2642]. The relationship between stress and Work Ability Score five years later in young adults was mediated by stress five years later, work demands affecting private life, feelings of control over private life and feeling well-rested upon waking. These results indicate that work demands affecting private life and feelings of control over private life are important mediators of the relationship between stress and work ability in young adults. A well-balanced relationship between work and private life can counteract the influence of stress on work ability in this age group.

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Experiences of work ability in young workers: an exploratory interview study

Cited by 11 publications

References 28 publications

Working in dissonance: experiences of work instability in workers with common mental disorders

Working in dissonance: experiences of work instability in workers with common mental disorders

Work-life balance predicted work ability two years later: a cohort study of employees in the Swedish energy and water sector

Mediating Factors for the Relationship between Stress and Work Ability over Time in Young Adults

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