Associations between overcommitment, effort-reward imbalance and mental health: findings from a longitudinal study.

Purpose: The effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model includes extrinsic and intrinsic aspects of work stress. The single components, ERI and overcommitment (OC), are known to be associated with mental health. The aim of this study was to test whether OC is a mediator of the association between ERI and mental health.

Influence of social support among employees on mental health and work ability-a prospective cohort study in 2013-15.

Background: The study examined the association of social support with mental health, subjective work ability and psychological consultation.

Methods: The cohort study included 1886 German employees (40-54 years) with sickness absence exceeding six weeks in 2012. Postal surveys were carried out in 2013 and 2015.

Work ability, effort-reward imbalance and disability pension claims.

Background: Effort-reward imbalance (ERI) and self-rated work ability are known independent correlates and predictors of intended disability pension claims. However, little research has focused on the interrelationship between the three and whether self-rated work ability mediates the relationship between ERI and intended disability pension claims.

Aims: To investigate whether self-rated work ability mediates the association between ERI and intended disability pension claims.

Injustice at work affects work ability and role functioning: findings of a cohort study.

Objectives: The aim was to analyze the longitudinal effects of organizational injustice (OIJ) and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) on work ability, emotional role functioning and physical role functioning.

Methods: Longitudinal data with a two-year follow-up of people previously receiving sickness absence benefits were used for analyses. OIJ and ERI were included separately and mutually in logistic regression models.

Associations between organizational injustice and work ability, self-reported disability days, and medical consultations: cross-sectional findings from employees with prior sickness absence payments.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify associations between organizational injustice and work ability, disability days, and consultations with general practitioners.

Methods: Cross-sectional data of persons previously receiving sickness absence benefits were used for analyses. Organizational injustice was assessed using a German version of the "organizational justice questionnaire".