Psychologische Aspekte der Leiharbeit
Third party funded individual grant
Start date : 01.01.2000
End date : 31.12.2002
Project details
Short description
A longitudinal study was carried out on the chances of temporary workers being taken on and their well-being (N = 151). Temporary employees who showed a high level of social competence were more likely to be taken on by a client company. In addition, we found that a high organisational commitment to t1 by the employing company was generally associated with a higher level of well-being. In the long run, however, a high level of organisational commitment had a negative effect on the well-being if a takeover did not take place or if there was a change of assignment.
Scientific Abstract
Longitudinal study with three measuring points on the determinants of the chances of being taken on and the well-being of temporary workers (N = 151). They were questioned in writing at the beginning of their employment (t1), six months later (t2) and one year after taking up temporary employment (t3). Dependent variables were the psychosomatic complaints and the current employment status of the study participants. The independent variables examined were individual (e.g. sociodemography, personality traits), organisational (e.g. characteristics of the personnel service provider or the employing company) and structural aspects (e.g. the number of assignments and their duration). Temporary employees who showed a high level of social competence were more likely to be taken on by a client company. In addition, we found that a high organisational commitment to t1 by the employing company was generally associated with a higher level of well-being. In the long run, however, a high level of organisational commitment had a negative effect on the well-being if a takeover did not take place or if there was a change of assignment.
