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Work-Sports Enrichment in Amateur Runners: A Diary Study
Anniek Postema1, Arnold B Bakker1,2, Heleen van Mierlo1
1Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Proactive work behaviors boost work engagement, which positively influences athletic performance. This study reveals how daily work experiences can enhance sports outcomes for working athletes.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Sports Science
- Work-Life Balance Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on the daily connections between professional work and athletic pursuits.
- The work-home resources model is extended to explore the work-sports interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how workplace experiences influence performance in sports.
- To examine the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between proactive work behaviors and sports outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A three-week diary study was conducted with 170 working recreational runners.
- Multilevel structural equation modeling analyzed daily survey data on work behavior, engagement, and running performance.
Main Results:
- Increased proactive work behaviors correlated with higher work engagement.
- Elevated work engagement was associated with a steadier running pace, indicating improved sports performance.
- Evidence supports the concept of work-to-sports spillover.
Conclusions:
- Proactive work behaviors can positively impact sports performance through enhanced work engagement.
- The study highlights the interconnectedness of work and athletic domains.
- Findings contribute to understanding how work-life integration influences well-being and performance.
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