Associations between Psychosocial Working Conditions and Work-Specific Self-Efficacy Beliefs Among Employees Receiving Psychotherapeutic Consultation at Work

• DOI: 10.1007/s10926-024-10256-1
• Publication Date: 2024-11-22T19:35:48Z
• Authors: Jeannette Weber; Marieke Hansmann; Meike Heming; Regina Herold; Yesim Erim; Nicole Hander; Eva Rothermund; Nadine Mulfinger; Christoph Kröger; Manuel Feißt; Jolanda Brezinski; Fiona Kohl; Peter Angerer
• Keywords: Self-Efficacy; Health psychology

Abstract Purpose By considering work-related aspects during early intervention and treatment of employees with (subclinical) symptoms common mental disorders, p sycho t herapeutic consultation at w ork (PT-W) aims to increase work-specific self-efficacy (SE) finally reduce sickness absence contribute successful return work. This study, thus, investigate interrelations between working conditions SE among before receiving PT-W. Methods The study uses baseline data a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy PT-W in Germany (n = 535). Working were assessed by six scales validated Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ). was general short occupational (OSE) scale return-to-work (RTW-SE) scale, two specific forms self-efficacy. Multiple linear regression models calculated using as independent dependent variables. Interactions age, gender current extent work added those models. Results suggest that quantitative job demands are negatively development opportunities positively related OSE RTW-SE. Age did not moderate relationships. association stronger indicating less number hours than specified their contract compared full hours. Furthermore, interactions found social support being only (positively) associated male decision authority female employees. Conclusions associations usefulness addressing potential reciprocal relationships variables improve health Trial registration number: Registered German Clinical Register (DRKS) 01.03.2021—DRKS00023049.