Reciprocal relationships between psychosocial work characteristics and sleep problems: A two-wave study.
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| Title: | Reciprocal relationships between psychosocial work characteristics and sleep problems: A two-wave study. |
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| Authors: | Törnroos, Maria (AUTHOR), Hakulinen, Christian (AUTHOR), Hintsanen, Mirka (AUTHOR), Puttonen, Sampsa (AUTHOR), Hintsa, Taina (AUTHOR), Pulkki-Råback, Laura (AUTHOR), Jokela, Markus (AUTHOR), Lehtimäki, Terho (AUTHOR), Raitakari, Olli T. (AUTHOR), Keltikangas-Järvinen, Liisa (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Work & Stress. Mar2017, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p63-81. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Work & psychology, Chi-squared test, Questionnaires, Research funding, Sleep disorders, Time |
| Abstract: | Sleep problems are common and impair the health and productivity of employees. Work characteristics constitute one possible cause of sleep problems, and sleeping poorly might influence wellbeing and performance at work. This study examines the reciprocal associations between sleep problems and psychosocial work characteristics. The participants were 1744 full-time employed individuals (56% women; mean age 38 years in 2007) from the Young Finns study who responded to questionnaires on work characteristics (conceptualised by the demand–control model and effort–reward imbalance model) and sleep problems (Jenkins Sleep Scale) in 2007 and 2012. Cross-lagged structural equation models are used to examine the associations. The results show that low control and low rewards at baseline predicted sleep problems. Baseline sleep problems predicted higher effort, higher effort–reward imbalance, and lower reward. Sleep problems also predicted lower odds for belonging to the low (rather than high) job strain group and active jobs group. The association between work characteristics and sleep problems appears to be reciprocal, with a stressful work environment increasing sleep problems, and sleep problems influencing future work characteristics. The results emphasise the importance of interventions aimed at both enhancing sleep quality and reducing psychosocial risks at work. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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