Exploring the Influence of Occupational Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Job Demands and Work Attendance Behaviour in Millennials

Ongoing developments regarding work attendance behaviour show increased rates of both absenteeism and presenteeism, with a higher susceptibility for the latter among millennials (1982-2000). Previous studies identified high job demands a contributing factor for both outcomes. (Occupational) self-efficacy is an important personal resource to cope with these demands. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship of job demands with absenteeism and presenteeism among millennials, and whether occupational self-efficacy moderated these relationships. Using an online survey, a cross-sectional study (N = 155) was conducted. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between job demands and absenteeism, and the role of occupational self-efficacy. To explore the relationship between job demands and presenteeism with occupational self-efficacy as a moderator, multiple regression analysis was conducted. Age, gender, education, weekly working hours,...Show moreOngoing developments regarding work attendance behaviour show increased rates of both absenteeism and presenteeism, with a higher susceptibility for the latter among millennials (1982-2000). Previous studies identified high job demands a contributing factor for both outcomes. (Occupational) self-efficacy is an important personal resource to cope with these demands. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship of job demands with absenteeism and presenteeism among millennials, and whether occupational self-efficacy moderated these relationships. Using an online survey, a cross-sectional study (N = 155) was conducted. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between job demands and absenteeism, and the role of occupational self-efficacy. To explore the relationship between job demands and presenteeism with occupational self-efficacy as a moderator, multiple regression analysis was conducted. Age, gender, education, weekly working hours, underlying health problems, and general health status were included as confounder variables in both analyses. High job demands predicted a lower likelihood to show absenteeism and higher levels of presenteeism. Occupational self-efficacy directly and negatively predicted engaging in absenteeism, yet had no moderating effect on neither absenteeism, nor presenteeism. Higher numbers of weekly working hours negatively predicted the likelihood to engage in absenteeism. Having underlying health problems and job demands positively predicted presenteeism. Extending theoretical knowledge on job stressors and potentially alleviating factors should remain a topic of interest in order to better understand work attendance behaviour in millennials. Understanding underlying factors for their behaviour may help develop effective interventions to discourage presenteeism and prevent absenteeism within organisations.Show less

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