Explaining presenteeism behaviour with the theory of planned behaviour - a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study uses the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to explore presenteeism, where individuals work despite being ill. The research seeks to understand how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control are associated with presenteeism behaviours.

Methods

A longitudinal design was employed, involving 2814 employees from 16 companies. Data were collected using a survey on two measurement points, which included validated scales and vignettes to assess attitudes toward presenteeism. The data were analysed using cluster analysis and a linear mixed effects regression to evaluate the TPB model.

Results

Three clusters of attitudes toward presenteeism were identified through cluster analysis. The model explained 27.8% of the variance in the fixed eff

SUBMITTER: Golz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604775 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature