A1 Journal article (refereed)
Physical and psychosocial prerequisites of functioning in relation to work ability and general subjective well-being among office workers (2002)
Sjögren-Rönkä, T., Ojanen, M., Leskinen, E., Mustalampi, S., & Mälkiä, E. (2002). Physical and psychosocial prerequisites of functioning in relation to work ability and general subjective well-being among office workers. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 28(3), 184-190. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.663
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Sjögren-Rönkä, Tuulikki; Ojanen, Markku; Leskinen, Esko; Mustalampi, Sirpa; Mälkiä, Esko
Journal or series: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
ISSN: 0355-3140
eISSN: 1795-990X
Publication year: 2002
Volume: 28
Issue number: 3
Pages range: 184-190
Publisher: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health
Publication country: Finland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.663
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/86235
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the physical and psychological prerequisites of functioning, as well as the social environment at work and personal factors, in relation to work ability and general subjective well-being in a group of office workers.
Methods
The study was a descriptive cross-sectional investigation, using path analysis, of office workers. The subjects comprised 88 volunteers, 24 men and 64 women, from the same workplace [mean age 45.7 (SD 8.6) years]. The independent variables were measured using psychosocial and physical questionnaires and physical measurements. The first dependent variable, work ability, was measured by a work ability index. The second dependent variable, general subjective well-being, was assessed by life satisfaction and meaning of life. The variables were structured according to a modified version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Results
Forward flexion of the spine, intensity of musculoskeletal symptoms, self-confidence, and mental stress at work explained 58% of work ability and had indirect effects on general subjective well-being. Self-confidence, mood, and work ability had a direct effect on general subjective well-being. The model developed explained 68% of general subjective well-being. Age played a significant role in this study population.
Conclusions
The prerequisites of physical functioning are important in maintaining work ability, particularly among aging workers, and psychological prerequisites of functioning are of even greater importance in maintaining general subjective well-being.
Keywords: work ability; occupational health; well-being; mental well-being; physical well-being; office workers
Free keywords: factors of work ability; functioning; International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health in Research; physically light work; quality of life; risk factors
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