Physical and psychosocial prerequisites of functioning in relation to work ability and general subjective well-being among office workers
Sjögren-Rönkä, Tuulikki ; Ojanen, Markku T. ; Leskinen, Esko K. ; Mustalampi, Sirpa T. ; Mälkiä, Esko A.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
2002
28
3
184-190
ageing ; epidemiologic study ; office work ; physical capacity ; psychosocial risks ; quality of working life ; occupational risks ; work capacity
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the physical and psychological prerequisites of functioning, as well as the social environment at work and personal factors, in relation to work ability and general subjective well-being in a group of office workers.The prerequisites of physical functioning are important in maintaining work ability, particularly among aging workers, and psychological prerequisites of functioning are of even greater importance in maintaining general subjective well-being.
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