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Sabbatical leave: who gains and how much?
Oranit B Davidson1, Dov Eden, Mina Westman
1Faculty of Management, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. odavidson@pac.ac.il
The Journal of Applied Psychology
|August 20, 2010
Summary
Sabbatical leave, a form of work respite, significantly boosts faculty well-being and resource levels. Factors like self-efficacy and positive experiences enhance these positive effects.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Workplace Well-being
Background:
- Routine work can deplete resources and negatively impact well-being.
- Periodic respite from work is theorized to replenish resources and improve health.
- Sabbatical leave offers a unique, extended period of respite from professional duties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the ameliorative effects of sabbatical leave on faculty resource levels and well-being.
- To examine whether individual differences and sabbatical characteristics moderate the impact of respite.
- To provide empirical evidence on the benefits of extended work breaks.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed with 129 faculty members on sabbatical and 129 matched controls.
- Measures of resource gain, resource loss, and well-being were collected before, during, and after the sabbatical period.
- Moderation analyses were conducted to identify factors influencing respite outcomes.
Main Results:
- Sabbatical participants showed decreased resource loss and increased resource gain and well-being.
- The control group demonstrated no significant changes in measured variables.
- Higher self-efficacy, greater control, detachment, positive experiences, and international sabbaticals were associated with enhanced well-being.
Conclusions:
- Sabbatical leave is an effective intervention for restoring resources and enhancing well-being in faculty.
- Individual and experiential factors play a crucial role in maximizing the benefits of respite.
- Findings support the implementation of structured sabbatical programs to foster employee health and productivity.
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