Benefits of Psychological Detachment From Work: Does Autonomous Work Motivation Play a Role?

ABSTRACT: Research has shown that psychological detachment from work during non-work time is beneficial for various aspects of employee well-being and job performance. However, it is uncertain whether psychological detachment is equally important to all. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether psychological detachment is less important for employees who experience autonomous motivation for their job. The study was conducted in two different samples of knowledge workers in Norway. Latent profile analysis was used to identify different subgroups within the samples. In addition, the BCH method was used to examine possible differences between the profiles on distal outcomes. In both samples, two distinct profiles were found: "Lower involvement employees" (Low-IE; higher detachment and lo

SUBMITTER: Olafsen AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7205444 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature