Recovery, well-being, and performance-related outcomes: the role of workload and vacation experiences.

By C. Fritz, Sabine Sonnentag. Journal of Applied Psychology, 2006

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On the basis of theoretical assumptions regarding resource gain and loss (S. E. Hobfoll, 1998), the authors used a longitudinal study to examine effects of vacation on well-being and performance-related outcomes. University employees (N = 221) completed measures of well-being (health complaints and burnout) and performance-related outcomes (self-reported task performance and effort expenditure) 1 week before and 2 days and 2 weeks after vacation and measures of workload 2 days after vacation. Specific vacation experiences (positive and negative work reflection, relaxation, mastery experience, and nonwork hassles) were assessed during vacation. Results showed changes in well-being and self-reported effort expenditure from before to after vacation, revealing vacation effects and partial fade-out effects. In addition, vacation experiences and workload significantly predicted some of the outcomes. The authors discuss applicability of the theoretical approach in the context of vacation and fade-out effects, implications for future research on recovery processes, and practical implications.

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Job insecurity, recovery and well-being at work: Recovery experiences as moderators (2010, background): “Mastery experiences refer to pursuing mastery-related off-job activities (e.g. a language class or learning new sports) that offer an individual challenges or opportunities to learn new skills (Fritz and Sonnentag, 2006; Sonnentag and Fritz, 2007).”
Vacation (after-) effects on employee health and well-being, and the role of vacation activities, experiences and sleep (2012, background): “Whilst psychological detachment from work was associated with well-being in earlier vacation studies (De Bloom et al. in press; Fritz and Sonnentag 2006), we found no significant associations with improvements in H&W during and after vacation.”
How long do you benefit from vacation? A closer look at the fade‐out of vacation effects (2011, background): “Besides enabling relief of negative consequences of work, vacation and other respites enhance positive states at work, such as effort expenditure (Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006).”
Lunch Breaks Unpacked: The Role of Autonomy as a Moderator of Recovery during Lunch (2014, background): “…Sonnentag, 2001), although no overarching framework has been established, researchers have focused on activities that are perceived to be relaxing (Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006), activities that involve socializing with others (Sonnentag, 2001), and activities that impact efficacy, either through the…”
Recovery during the weekend and fluctuations in weekly job performance: A week-level study examining intra-individual relationships (2010, background): “…persons who detach more and ruminate less about work-related issues have a better well-being (Brosschot, Gerin, & Thayer, 2006; SOImentag & Fritz, 2007) as well as persons who experience more relaxation and mastery during leisure time and vacation (Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006; Sonnentag & Fritz, 2007).”
Need for recovery, home-work interference and performance: Is lack of concentration the link? (2007, background): “…empirical evidence supporting such relationships over time is still missing and the existing cross-sectional evidence is also rather scarce and not convincing (for HWI—in-role performance: Netemeyer, Boles, & McMurrian, 1996; Witt & Carlson, 2006; for need for recovery: Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006).”
Recovery as an explanatory mechanism in the relation between acute stress reactions and chronic health impairment. (2006, background): “Although research on recovery during weekends is scarce, Fritz & Sonnentag (53) showed that engagement among emergency service workers in social activities (engagement in low-effort and physical activities was not investigated) during the weekend had a recovering effect in terms of improved well-bei”
How Is Leisure Time Interacting with Nature Related to the Need for Recovery from Work Demands? Testing Multiple Mediators (2010, background): “The mastery experience refers to pursuing off-job activities, such as taking a language class or learning new sports, that offer an individual challenges or opportunities to learn or master new skills ( Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006 ; Sonnentag & Fritz, 2007 ).”
Recovery experiences as moderators between psychosocial work characteristics and occupational well-being (2009, background): “Recovery is also seen as a decrease in physiological strain indicators (e.g. the excretion of adrenaline and cortisol or elevated heart rate; for example, Geurts & Sonnentag, 2006).”
"Did you have a nice evening?" A day-level study on recovery experiences, sleep, and affect. (2008, background): “Mastery experiences are accompanied by feelings of competence and proficiency and may result from activities such as sport, learning a new hobby, or engaging in volunteer work (Fritz & Sonnentag, 2006; Ruderman, Ohlott, Panzer, & King, 2002).”