ABSTRACT

Based on a twenty-year research study, Work, Vacation and Well-being delves into the ubiquitous yet often-underestimated issues surrounding vacation and respite. Providing an original outlook on how breaks from work can be beneficial for the well-being of employees, this book also addresses the potential negative impacts of vacation.

Taking into account factors concerning the nature of the break and the person taking it, Etzion delves into the benefits and drawbacks of workplace breaks, from annual leave to maternity leave and sabbaticals. Work, Vacation and Well-being looks at breaks from work through various social and cultural lenses, to present a balanced and well-researched perspective on all angles of taking a break.

Perfect for students of Organizational and Health Psychology, Work, Vacation and Well-being also widely appeals to those studying Social Policy, Management Studies, Occupational Health and Research Methods.

chapter 1|59 pages

Theoretical Background of Respite

chapter 2|27 pages

Characteristics of the break

chapter 3|39 pages

Personal characteristics

chapter 4|20 pages

Policies and norms

Organizational and environmental conditions

chapter 5|19 pages

Outcomes

chapter 6|31 pages

Discussion and conclusions