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  • Occupational Health
  • Cognitive Science
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Work performance is crucial for organizational success.
  • Understanding factors influencing work performance is essential for employee well-being and productivity.
  • Objective cognitive functioning has been proposed as a potential determinant of work performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between objective cognitive functioning and self-rated work performance.
  • To explore specific cognitive domains related to work performance in a Japanese working population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 276 Japanese workers aged 18-65.
  • Work performance was measured using a visual analog scale.
  • Objective cognitive functioning was assessed using the THINC-integrated tool (THINC-it®), a computerized cognitive assessment battery.

Main Results:

  • Significant associations were found between cognitive domains, including attention, executive functioning, and working memory, and work performance.
  • Workers demonstrating higher performance in these cognitive areas tended to report better work performance.
  • The findings were significant for general workers, highlighting the role of specific cognitive functions.

Conclusions:

  • Objective cognitive functioning, particularly attention, executive function, and working memory, appears to be related to work performance.
  • These findings suggest that cognitive assessments could offer insights into an individual's work capabilities.
  • Longitudinal research is recommended to establish a causal link between cognitive function and work performance.