Predicting Quality of Work Life: From Work Conditions to Self-Regulation

摘要: Quality of work has been frequently defined in terms conditions. Work conditions, described theoretical models (as the Job Demand-Control-Social support model, Effort-Reward Imbalance model and Vitamin model) are presented as important predictors wellness/health outcomes. Although empirical findings have clearly illustrated predictive power these models, limitations inconsistent results exploration additional, complementary perspectives. We suggest a person-centered, self-regulatory approach to quality life. Personal goals core predictor wellness health. Within Motivational Systems theory (MST), personal help employees direct organize behavior The strategies processes involved goal pursuit attainment opportunity attain or frustration one’s is key health wellness. there several theories describing cognitive emotional goals, research concentrating on such phenomena at workplace scarce. An overview studies investigating relationship between outcomes among discussed. most stem from different we focus that common with MST an attempt provide constructive systematic conclusions. Goal were significantly indicators work-related cross-sectional well longitudinal studies. More attention should however be paid assessment operationalization choice appropriate level. certainly worthy further investigation part sound, integrative models.