Abstract
Objective
This article assesses work ability in a sample of blue-collar workers who often perform physically demanding tasks.
Method
The data collected resulted in 354 validly completed questionnaires from 426 participants (response rate: approximately 90%).
Results
In this sample, the average score on WAI of workers is 37.42 (SD = 6.62), indicating good work ability. Regression analyses revealed that work ability was significantly associated skill discretion (β = 0.365, P = 0.001), home-work conflict (β = −0.199, P = 0.001), and work-home conflict (β = −0.320, P = 0.001).
Conclusions
Of the psychosocial factors examined in this study, skill discretion was the most important factor associated with work ability. Therefore, it is necessary to develop measures that support this component.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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