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The longitudinal directional associations of meaningful work with mental well-being: initial findings from an exploratory investigation

An increasing number of studies reveal that more meaning in life is positively related to mental well-being. Meaning in life can be derived from different sources, including the workplace. The aim of this study was to explore the longitudinal directional association of meaningful work with mental we...

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Main Authors: Herr, Raphael (Author) , Brokmeier, Luisa Leonie (Author) , Baron, Bertil Nestorius (Author) , Mauss, Daniel (Author) , Fischer, Joachim E. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 10 October 2023
In: BMC Psychology
Year: 2023, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7
ISSN:2050-7283
DOI:10.1186/s40359-023-01308-x
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01308-x
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Author Notes:Raphael M. Herr, Luisa Brokmeier, Bertil N. Baron, Daniel Mauss and Joachim E. Fischer
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Summary:An increasing number of studies reveal that more meaning in life is positively related to mental well-being. Meaning in life can be derived from different sources, including the workplace. The aim of this study was to explore the longitudinal directional association of meaningful work with mental well-being. Prospective data from 292 persons at two timepoints (two-week interval) were used to estimate the cross-lagged relationship and directionality of meaningful work with mental well-being. The cross-lagged panel model had a good fit to the data (Chi2 ms(90) = 150.9; p < 0.001; RMSEA = 0.048; p = 0.576; CFI = 0.984; TLI = 0.979; SRMR = 0.040) and showed that levels of meaningful work at t1 had a positive effect on mental well-being at t2 (β = 0.15, p = 0.010). But mental well-being at t1 did not affect meaningful work at t2 (β = 0.02, p = 0.652). Sub-analyses revealed the effects to be mainly driven by women (as opposed to men) and white-collar workers (as opposed to blue-collar workers). This study confirmed a directional association of meaningful work on mental well-being, indicating that more meaningful work has beneficial mental well-being effects.
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ISSN:2050-7283
DOI:10.1186/s40359-023-01308-x

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