Physical and psychosocial working conditions as predictors of 5-year changes in work ability among 2078 employees in Germany
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OBJECTIVE: To examine 5-year prospective associations between working conditions and work ability among employees in Germany.
METHODS: A cohort study (2011/2012-2017), based on a random sample of employees in employments subject to payment of social contributions aged 31-60 years (Study on Mental Health at Work; S-MGA; N = 2,078), included data on physical and quantitative demands, control (influence, possibilities for development, control over working time), relations (role clarity and leadership quality) and work ability (Work Ability Index, WAI; subscale 'subjective work ability and resources'). Data were analysed using linear regression.
RESULTS: Physical demands and control were associated with small 5-year changes in work ability (ΔR2 = 1%). Among the subgroup of employees with ≥ 25 sickness days, possibilities for development, control and quality of leadership were associated with changes in work ability (ΔR2 = 8%).
CONCLUSIONS: The impact of working conditions on long term changes in work ability seems to be negligible. However, in vulnerable subpopulations experiencing poor health, working conditions may be associated to a larger extent to work ability over this time span.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
Volume | 95 |
Pages (from-to) | 153-168 |
ISSN | 0340-0131 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2022 |
- Faculty of Social Sciences - Prospective study, Psychosocial risk factors, Physical demands, COPSOQ
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