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Arbeits- und Freizeitzufriedenheit
Zusammenhänge mit physischen und psychischen Befindlichkeitsparametern

Aim: The present pilot study examined the possible effects of job satisfaction, results of subjective job analysis, thinking about the job during leisure time and leisure time satisfaction on the sense of well-being (depression, frequency of physical symptoms, sleeping quality).

Methods: 143 working persons were asked by questionnaire about the relevant variables.

Results: Job and leisure time satisfaction were generally very high. Low job satisfaction and frequent thinking during leisure time about negative aspects of the job were associated with significantly worse scores in parameters of well-being. On the other hand, leisure time satisfaction and frequent thinking during leisure time about positive aspects of the job were significantly and positively associated with well-being.

Conclusions: This pilot study shows that “switching off” during leisure time plays an important role, especially if the job is mainly associated with negative feelings. Further research and health promotion efforts should especially address the issue of recovery during leisure time.