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Psychological detachment from work and work stress: eudaimonic and hedonic well-being mediation influences

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  • Daniel A. Cernas-Ortiz
  • Arun Madapusi

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Psychological detachment is a work/work-stress recovery strategy that is presumed to reduce stress and improve employee health and happiness. However, psychological detachment could increase stress when it diminishes employees' eudaimonic (i.e., self-actualisation and fulfilment) and/or hedonic (i.e., pleasure) well-being. This research study's objective is to test the mediating effects of eudaimonic and hedonic well-being on the relationship between psychological detachment and work stress. Data were collected through a three-week longitudinal survey in Mexico. The data were analysed using the PROCESS Macro in SPSS\. The results indicate that psychological detachment is positively related to work stress through a negative influence on eudaimonic well-being. The mediating effects of hedonic well-being were non-significant. The findings suggest that psychological detachment is not a one-size-fits-all solution to recover from work stress; alternative recovery strategies need to be tailored to help specific individuals maintain health and happiness.

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  • Daniel A. Cernas-Ortiz & Arun Madapusi, 2025. "Psychological detachment from work and work stress: eudaimonic and hedonic well-being mediation influences," International Journal of Happiness and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(4), pages 414-430.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:9:y:2025:i:4:p:414-430
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