Aim: The present pilot study examined the
possible effects of job satisfaction, results
of subjective job analysis, thinking about
the job during leisure time and leisure time
satisfaction on the sense of well-being (depression,
frequency of physical symptoms,
sleeping quality).
Methods: 143 working persons were asked by
questionnaire about the relevant variables.
Results: Job and leisure time satisfaction
were generally very high. Low job satisfaction
and frequent thinking during leisure
time about negative aspects of the job were
associated with significantly worse scores
in parameters of well-being. On the other
hand, leisure time satisfaction and frequent
thinking during leisure time about positive
aspects of the job were significantly and
positively associated with well-being.
Conclusions: This pilot study shows that
“switching off” during leisure time plays an
important role, especially if the job is mainly
associated with negative feelings. Further research
and health promotion efforts should
especially address the issue of recovery during
leisure time.
