Soziale Unterstützung als Ressource für Arbeitsfähigkeit

Translated title of the contribution: Social Support as a Resource for Work Ability

Elke Peters*, K. Spanier, I. Mohnberg, F. M. Radoschewski, M. Bethge

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Abstract

Purpose: The study examined the association of social support with subjective work ability, subjective prognosis of gainful employment and general health perception. Methods: The analysis considered cross-sectional data from a sample of 2 983 employees (40-54 years) with sickness benefits in 2012. The postal survey was conducted in May 2013. Results: After adjustment for socio-demographic and work-related characteristics as well as personality factors low social support was significantly associated with lower work ability (b=- 2,7; 95% CI:-3,4 to 1,9), higher odds of poor employment prognosis (OR=2,0; 95% CI: 1,5 to 2,6) and poorer health perception (b=- 8,0; 95% CI:-10,1 to-5,9). Conclusions: Low social support is potentially an independent predictor of lower work ability, employment prognosis and general health perception. To confirm causal relationships longitudinal data are needed, which will be assessed in 2015 and 2017.

Translated title of the contributionSocial Support as a Resource for Work Ability
Original languageGerman
JournalRehabilitation (Germany)
Volume55
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)102-107
Number of pages6
ISSN0034-3536
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.04.2016

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Center for Population Medicine and Public Health (ZBV)

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