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Disentangling longitudinal relations between physical activity, work-related fatigue, and task demands
Juriena D de Vries1, Brigitte J C Claessens2, Madelon L M van Hooff2
1Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9104, 6500, HE, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. j.devries@psych.ru.nl.
Summary
Physical activity and work-related fatigue have a reciprocal relationship, meaning more activity reduces fatigue, and more fatigue reduces activity. This highlights physical activity
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Work-related fatigue and task demands are significant concerns in employee well-being.
- Physical activity is often promoted as a strategy to improve health and reduce fatigue.
- Understanding the longitudinal interplay between physical activity and work-related outcomes is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the reciprocal relationships between physical activity and work-related fatigue.
- To examine the longitudinal associations between physical activity and task demands.
- To analyze the impact of changes in physical activity levels on fatigue and task demands.
Main Methods:
- Utilized two waves of a national representative survey (N=2275) with a one-year time lag.
- Employed Structural Equation Modelling to test longitudinal effects.
- Used group-by-time analysis of covariance to compare meaningful physical activity groups.
Main Results:
- Found support for reciprocal relationships between physical activity and work-related fatigue.
- An increase in physical activity was associated with a decrease in work-related fatigue over time.
- No significant longitudinal relations were observed between physical activity and task demands.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity may play a role in preventing and reducing work-related fatigue.
- Fatigued employees, who could benefit most, tend to be less physically active.
- Changes in adherence to physical activity norms may not be the most effective measure for examining fatigue changes.
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