Differential Effects of Mental and Physical Health and Coping Style on Work Ability A 1-Year Follow-Up Study Among Aging Workers

作者：van de Vijfeijke Hanneke; Leijten Fenna R M; Ybema Jan Fekke^*; van den Heuvel Swenne G; Robroek Suzan J W; van der Beek Allard J; Burdorf Alex; Taris Toon W

来源：Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2013, 55(10): 1238-1243.

DOI：10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182a2a5e1

Objective: This study examines whether mental and physical health relate differently to work ability and whether these associations vary with coping style. Methods: A 1-year longitudinal study was conducted among 8842 employees aged 45 to 64 years from the Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation. On-line questionnaires measured self-perceived mental and physical health at baseline and coping and work ability at follow-up. The data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis. Results: Active coping and good mental and especially physical health predicted high work ability at follow-up. Avoidant coping was negatively related to work ability. Seeking support was unrelated to work ability. Interaction effects of coping and health on work ability were weak. Conclusions: Successful coping styles and good health predict high work ability, and thus, promoting such factors can help improve sustainable employability.

• 出版日期2013-10