The connection between age, job control and sickness absences among Finnish food workers

Arola, Heikki; Pitkänen, Mikko R. A.; Nygård, Clas‐Håkan; Huhtala, Heini; Manka, Mary

doi:10.1093/occmed/kqg035

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“…The relationship between job control (autonomy) and health is well established and has been given considerable attention, particularly in the medical literature (Arola et al., 2003; Ganster & Schaubroeck, 1991; Karasek, 1979; Karasek & Theorell, 1990; North et al., 1993; Siegrist, 2006). Low control over one's work is associated with psychological stress and, if long‐lasting, can cause health problems (Ganster & Schaubroeck, 1991; Karasek & Theorell, 1990).…”

Section: Previous Research: Working Time Sickness Absence and The Womentioning

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Working time: implications for sickness absence and the work–family balance

Olsen

Dahl

2009

Int J Soc Welfare

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The article analyses the impact of working time on two outcomes: sickness absence and the work-family balance. Working time is distinguished along two dimensions: irregular versus regular working hours and control versus no control over working time. There are three main findings. First, working irregular working hours with no control over time increased sickness absence, for men. Second, irregular hours, particularly with no flexibility, caused distress to the workfamily balance, for both women and men. Third, flexibility in the work schedule when working regular hours had no effect on sickness absence nor on the work-family balance. This last finding may be explained by the institutional setting: employees in Norway already have substantial flexibility in, for instance, access to leave of absence. The findings suggest that increasing flexibility may benefit employees who work irregular hours.

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Section: Previous Research: Working Time Sickness Absence and The Womentioning

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“…Johnson et al., 1996; Theorell et al., 1998), sickness absence (e.g. Arola et al., 2003; Gimeno et al., 2004; Kivimäki et al., 1997; Niedhammer et al., 1998; North et al., 1993) and subjective health (e.g. Cheng et al., 2000; Lerner et al., 1994).…”

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Working time: implications for sickness absence and the work–family balance

Olsen

Dahl

2009

Int J Soc Welfare

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“…For instance, a notable gender-related effect may be attributed to a number of other factors such as social circumstances and the work situation [56][57][58][59] and qualities of the workplace [60][61][62]. In developing a policy to reduce the mean frequency and duration of sick leave in a specific region it will be necessary to take into account any correlations between determinants before drawing conclusions.…”

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On Regional Differences in Sick Leave: The Role of Work, Individual and Health Characteristics and Socio-Cultural Environment

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Stewart²,

Groothoff³

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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: Regional differences in sick leave frequency and duration determinants were studied between different professions (sale and cleaning) in different regions in the Netherlands (Utrecht and South Limburg) and the influence of socio-cultural factors on those determinants was explored. Materials and Methods: Employees in Utrecht and South Limburg were interviewed on work, individual and health characteristics. Sick leave data were obtained from the social fund. Results: A statistic comparison of sick leave frequency and duration figures between the two professions in the two regions showed that for a part similar, and for another part different determinants were associated with sick leave. Conclusion: In Utrecht, socio-cultural influence was assumed for the perception of autonomy and in South Limburg for health complaints. As a consequence, nationwide interventions to reduce sick leave should take into account the potential effects of sociocultural factors on the type of sick leave determinants that predict sick leave per region.

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“…Spells of sickness absence were categorised in groups with 0-3 days and 3 days or more of absence. Work ability was categorised in to groups with low (0-7) and high work ability (8)(9)(10). In the statistical analysis the variables were categorised in two groups according to the quartiles.…”

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“…In addition to perceived health earlier sickness absence and age explain sickness absence [7]. Sickness absences of long duration are more common among older workers and absences of short duration more common among younger workers [8].…”

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Perceived work ability and certified sickness absence among workers in a food industry

Nygård

Arola²,

Siukola

et al. 2005

International Congress Series

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The connection between age, job control and sickness absences among Finnish food workers

Abstract: Job control may be an important factor in determining sickness absence among industrial workers.

Cited by 15 publications

References 2 publications

Working time: implications for sickness absence and the work–family balance

Working time: implications for sickness absence and the work–family balance

On Regional Differences in Sick Leave: The Role of Work, Individual and Health Characteristics and Socio-Cultural Environment

Perceived work ability and certified sickness absence among workers in a food industry

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