Penney, Samantha A.
Abstract:
Some studies have assessed the impact of workplace interventions on increasing recovery experiences and reducing stress and strain through training (e.g., Hahn, Binnewies, Sonnentag, & Mojza, 2011; MacDonald, 2012; Stevens, 2010). However, little research has examined factors influencing the effectiveness of such interventions. The training literature states that individual and situational characteristics can influence the effectiveness of a training program and influence behaviour change (Mathieu & Martineau, 1997; Noe & Schmitt, 1986). Therefore, using two separate samples of archival data of 119 and 117 employees from 15 and 10 organizations, I examined several individual and work-related factors that may influence the effectiveness of an employee health intervention (i.e., Achieving Balance in Life and Employment; ABLE program), which aims to increase recovery experiences and reduce stress and strain. Results of this study provide preliminary evidence that individual and work-related variables can influence one’s success in an employee health intervention.