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Interventions for improving psychological detachment from work: A meta-analysis
Tina Karabinski1, Verena C Haun2, Annika Nübold3
1Faculty of Psychology, Technical University of Dresden.
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|June 7, 2021
Summary
Boosting psychological detachment from work improves employee well-being. Interventions are effective, especially those addressing primary appraisal and with longer durations, benefiting older employees and those with health impairments.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- Psychological detachment from work is vital for employee health and well-being.
- High job stress hinders detachment, necessitating effective recovery strategies.
- Numerous interventions have been developed to enhance work detachment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize research on interventions aimed at improving psychological detachment from work.
- To statistically analyze the effectiveness of various detachment-promoting interventions.
- To identify moderators influencing intervention success.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search (1998-2020) identified 30 studies with 34 interventions (N=3,725).
- Data were analyzed using a random-effects model meta-analysis.
- Moderator analyses explored conceptualizations, measurement context, theoretical frameworks, intervention characteristics, and participant demographics.
Main Results:
- Interventions demonstrated a significant positive average effect on work detachment (d=0.36).
- Intervention effectiveness was influenced by measurement context (outside vs. at work) and focus on primary appraisal.
- Longer duration, higher dosage, and interventions targeting older adults or those with impairments were more effective.
Conclusions:
- Interventions effectively enhance psychological detachment from work, contributing to employee well-being.
- Tailoring interventions to address primary appraisal and considering participant characteristics optimizes effectiveness.
- Further research should explore context-specific and longer-term intervention strategies.
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