Does engagement help to reduce insomnia when workers are emotionally exhausted?
Samuel Fernández-Salinero1, Gabriela Topa2, Juan José Fernández Muñoz1
1Psychology Department, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Madrid, Spain.
Sleep and Biological Rhythms
|March 12, 2024
Summary
Emotional exhaustion at work significantly contributes to insomnia. However, employee engagement factors like vigor and absorption can help mitigate this impact, offering potential coping strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Insomnia affects over 35% of the global population, highlighting its significance as a public health issue.
- Understanding the workplace factors contributing to insomnia is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between emotional exhaustion at work and insomnia.
- To examine the potential buffering effect of employee engagement factors on this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A mediation model was tested using data from 823 participants (38.3% male, 61.7% female, mean age 42.65).
- Statistical analyses were employed to determine direct and indirect effects.
Main Results:
- Emotional exhaustion was found to be directly and significantly related to insomnia.
- Employee engagement factors, specifically vigor and absorption, demonstrated a buffering effect, reducing the impact of emotional exhaustion on insomnia.
Conclusions:
- Emotional exhaustion is a significant predictor of insomnia.
- Promoting employee engagement, particularly vigor and absorption, may help mitigate insomnia caused by workplace stress.
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