Perceived Supervisor Support for Health Affects Presenteeism: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Takahiro Mori1, Tomohisa Nagata1, Masako Nagata1,2
1Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, 1-1 Iseigaoka Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan.
Summary
Lower perceived supervisor support for health (PSSH) is linked to presenteeism. Enhancing PSSH may reduce presenteeism by improving psychological distress and work engagement, even in supportive workplaces.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Human Resources Management
Background:
- Presenteeism, working while unwell, impacts productivity and health.
- Perceived supervisor support for health (PSSH) is a key workplace factor.
- The job demands-resources model explains how workplace factors influence employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between PSSH and presenteeism.
- To examine the mediating roles of psychological distress and work engagement.
- To understand these dynamics within Japanese companies with high perceived organizational support for health (POSH).
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 15,158 non-managerial employees in Japan.
- PSSH assessed via a single item on a four-point scale.
- Presenteeism measured by quantity and quality; psychological distress by K6.
- Multilevel logistic regression analyses nested by company.
Main Results:
- Lower PSSH was associated with higher presenteeism.
- The PSSH-presenteeism link weakened after adjusting for psychological distress and work engagement.
- Psychological distress and work engagement partially mediated the relationship.
Conclusions:
- Lower PSSH contributes to presenteeism through psychological distress and work engagement.
- Even in high POSH environments, PSSH is crucial for mitigating presenteeism.
- Increasing PSSH is a potential strategy to combat presenteeism and promote employee health.
Keywords:
health and productivity managementhealth promotion programjob demands-resources modelleadershipperceived supervisor support for healthpresenteeismpsychological stateMore Related Videos
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