Citation

Kinnunen U, Mauno S, Siltaloppi M. Econ. Indust. Democr. 2010; 31(2): 179-194.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0143831X09358366

PMID

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Abstract

In the present study, the moderating role of recovery experiences in the job insecurity— occupational well-being relationship was examined. Recovery experiences refer to psychological mechanisms (psychological detachment from work, relaxation, mastery and control during off-job time) facilitating recovery. Altogether 527 employees from a variety of different jobs participated in the questionnaire study. The moderated regression analyses revealed that in an insecure job situation, relaxation buffered against increased need for recovery from work, and psychological detachment impaired vigour at work. The results suggest that recovery experiences can to some extent be a buffer against strain related to job insecurity.