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Workload, Social Support and Emotional Stability: A Comparative Study of Croatian and German Employees

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The following article examines the question of whether factors such as workload and social support from colleagues and superiors have a significant positive or negative impact on the emotional well-being of employees. Additionally, it compares the results between Croatia and Germany in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, a sample of 1,800 employees (900 per country) was used for statistical analysis, using data from the European Working Conditions Telephonic Survey . A descriptive analysis and an inferential analysis using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test were performed for variables such as work-life balance, high-speed work, work under time pressure, work autonomy, perceived well-being, disruptive emotions, presenteeism, and social support from colleagues and supervisors. The results show that Croatians exhibit a higher level of emotional stability than German employees, as they tend to be happier and in a better mood, have a lower workload, and receive more social support from coworkers and managers.

Source: Our Economy Journal of Contemporary Issues in Economics and Business

DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2025-0022

Author: Andreas Huth

Institutions: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117451320