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The mediating role of psychophysic strain in the relationship between workaholism, job performance, and sickness
Alessandra Falco1, Damiano Girardi, Luca Kravina
1From the FISPPA Section of Applied Psychology (Drs Falco, Girardi, and Kravina, Prof Capozza, and Prof De Carlo), University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology (Dr Trifiletti), University of Verona, Verona, Italy; and Department of Cardiologic, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences (Prof Bartolucci), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Objective:
To test a theoretical model in which workaholism predicts both directly and indirectly, via psychophysic strain, job performance and sickness absences.
Methods:
A multimethod study was performed examining a sample of 322 workers in a private company. The study was articulated into two phases, over a time period of 15 months. Workaholism was assessed using a self-report measure (time 1). Psychophysic strain was measured by the occupational physician, performance by the supervisor, and data on sickness absences were collected from the company's database (time 2).
Results:
Results highlighted a positive relationship between workaholism and psychophysic strain. Psychophysic strain was negatively associated with job performance and positively associated with sickness absences. In addition, workaholism predicted sickness absences.
Conclusion:
Workaholism negatively affects the health of workers. This is associated with lower working performance and greater sickness absences.
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