Work-life balance and mental health outcomes for Generation Z in Germany
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Abstract
Objective
Mental health can be negatively affected if work and private life demands are not balanced. This study proposes exploring work-life balance (WLB) as a predictor of Generation Z's mental health outcomes.
Methods
A cross-sectional online study was conducted to collect data on mental health outcomes and WLB from a sample of Generation Z (N = 134). Three regression models were calculated to examine the predictive effect of WLB on stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Results
The results show a strong statistically significant association between all three mental health outcomes. The regression model suggests work-life balance as a predictor of stress (β =.−0.404 P = 0.001, R2 = 0.16) and anxiety (β = .−256 P = 0.001, R2 = 0.06).
Conclusion
WLB must be considered a significant factor in mental health problems among Generation Z.
Mental health can be negatively affected if work and private life demands are not balanced. This study proposes exploring work-life balance (WLB) as a predictor of Generation Z's mental health outcomes.
Methods
A cross-sectional online study was conducted to collect data on mental health outcomes and WLB from a sample of Generation Z (N = 134). Three regression models were calculated to examine the predictive effect of WLB on stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Results
The results show a strong statistically significant association between all three mental health outcomes. The regression model suggests work-life balance as a predictor of stress (β =.−0.404 P = 0.001, R2 = 0.16) and anxiety (β = .−256 P = 0.001, R2 = 0.06).
Conclusion
WLB must be considered a significant factor in mental health problems among Generation Z.
Bibliografische Daten
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
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| ISSN | 1076-2752 |
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| Status | Veröffentlicht - 01.12.2023 |
