Do we recover from vacation?

Title:	Do we recover from vacation?
Author(s):	Bloom, J. de (316202916) Kompier, M.A.J. (298976579) Geurts, S.A.E. (079729703) Weerth, C. de (173864139) Sonnentag, S.E. (213078813)
Publication year:	2008
Document type:	Article / Letter to editor
Journal:	International Journal of Psychology
ISSN:	0020-7594
Volume:	vol. 43
Issue:	iss. 3-4
Start page:	p. 722
End page:	p. 722
Abstract:	The aim of this study is to investigate to what extent vacation has positive effects on health and well-being, how long such effects last after work resumption, and how vacation activities and experiences play a role in these relationships. Based on a systematic literature search (Psycinfo, Medline) and methodological inclusion criteria, we selected 8 studies to answer our research questions. The results indicated that vacation improves psychological health, but these effects seem to fade out rather quickly. Our research further demonstrated that vacation activities and experiences have hardly been studied. Based on our review, we come up with some methodological and theoretical recommendations for future research in this area.
Subject:	Work, stress and health
Organization:	SW OZ BSI ON SW OZ BSI AO
Appears in Collections:	Academic bibliography

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