The spillover and crossover of daily work enjoyment and well-beinga diary study among working couples

  1. Sanz Vergel, Ana Isabel
  2. Rodríguez Muñoz, Alfredo
Journal:
Revista de psicología del trabajo y de las organizaciones = Journal of work and organizational psychology

ISSN: 1576-5962

Year of publication: 2013

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 179-185

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5093/TR2013A24 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

The purpose of this daily diary study was to investigate whether a positive experience initiated at work (i.e., work enjoyment) may have an indirect impact on employees' significant others. Based on Fredrickson'sbroaden-and-build theory (2001) we predicted that daily work enjoyment would be positively related to own daily well-being (spillover) and, in turn, daily well-being would be transmitted to the partner (crossover). Eighty couples participated in the study. Participants filled in a diary booklet during five consecutive working days. Overall, results supported our hypotheses. This study is the first to provide evidence for an upward spiral initiated at work and transferred at home in the form of couples' increased well-being.

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Funding information

This study was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education through José Castillejo grant for young scholars (no. CAS12/00250 258882) awarded to Alfredo Rodríguez-Muñoz.

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