Individual Work Attitudes and Work Ability
Work capacity depends on many factors, including the age and health status of the employee, but also on personal characteristics and attitudes, such as reduced tolerance of unfavorable working conditions (Work Annoyance, WA), excessive commitment to work (Overcommitment, OC), passion for work (Work...
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| author | Nicola Magnavita Carlo Chiorri Francesco Chirico Igor Meraglia |
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| description | Work capacity depends on many factors, including the age and health status of the employee, but also on personal characteristics and attitudes, such as reduced tolerance of unfavorable working conditions (Work Annoyance, WA), excessive commitment to work (Overcommitment, OC), passion for work (Work Engagement, WE), and social interactions (Social Capital, SC). A total of 1309 workers who underwent a medical examination at work completed questionnaires on work attitudes and assessed their work ability using the Work Ability Score (WAS). The relationship between variables expressing work attitudes and WAS was studied using hierarchical linear regression and moderation analyses. WA is associated with low WAS values; SC is a positive predictor of WAS and moderates the effect of WA on WAS. OC reduces work ability, while Vigor and Dedication, components of WE, have a strong positive effect on work ability. To improve the work ability of employees, employers and managers should improve social relations in the workplace and discourage overcommitment. A positive working environment can increase engagement and avoid triggers of work annoyance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee5572e623934593ae12254e0a3a0f4d2025-08-20T03:13:30ZengMDPI AGEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education2174-81442254-96252025-04-011545310.3390/ejihpe15040053Individual Work Attitudes and Work AbilityNicola Magnavita0Carlo Chiorri1Francesco Chirico2Igor Meraglia3Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Educational Sciences, University of Genova, 16126 Genova, ItalyDepartment of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyWork capacity depends on many factors, including the age and health status of the employee, but also on personal characteristics and attitudes, such as reduced tolerance of unfavorable working conditions (Work Annoyance, WA), excessive commitment to work (Overcommitment, OC), passion for work (Work Engagement, WE), and social interactions (Social Capital, SC). A total of 1309 workers who underwent a medical examination at work completed questionnaires on work attitudes and assessed their work ability using the Work Ability Score (WAS). The relationship between variables expressing work attitudes and WAS was studied using hierarchical linear regression and moderation analyses. WA is associated with low WAS values; SC is a positive predictor of WAS and moderates the effect of WA on WAS. OC reduces work ability, while Vigor and Dedication, components of WE, have a strong positive effect on work ability. To improve the work ability of employees, employers and managers should improve social relations in the workplace and discourage overcommitment. A positive working environment can increase engagement and avoid triggers of work annoyance.https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/4/53work annoyancework engagementovercommitmentsocial capitalwork ability indexpsychosocial stress |
| spellingShingle | Nicola Magnavita Carlo Chiorri Francesco Chirico Igor Meraglia Individual Work Attitudes and Work Ability European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education work annoyance work engagement overcommitment social capital work ability index psychosocial stress |
| title | Individual Work Attitudes and Work Ability |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Individual Work Attitudes and Work Ability |
| title_short | Individual Work Attitudes and Work Ability |
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| topic | work annoyance work engagement overcommitment social capital work ability index psychosocial stress |
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