First Advisor

Larry Martinez

Term of Graduation

Spring 2024

Date of Publication

3-18-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology

Department

Psychology

Language

English

Subjects

race, recovery experiences, SES, work recovery

Physical Description

1 online resource (iii, 45 pages)

Abstract

A substantial share of the workforce is made up of low-income workers. Many of these workers fall below the federal poverty line and are considered low socioeconomic status (SES) and are disproportionately more likely to be racial minorities. However, this population is often neglected in the industrial-organizational psychological literature. Specifically, work recovery research has not considered the unique life circumstances of this particular group in the development of the research questions, theoretical framework, or practical implications in relation to this phenomenon. The purpose of the current study is to understand the relationship between socioeconomic status, race, and work recovery experiences (detachment, relaxation, mastery, control). A mixed-methodology is used to address the hypothesized group differences. The hypotheses were partially supported. Results showed that SES was positively related to recovery opportunities. Additionally, recovery opportunities mediated the relationship between SES and recovery experiences, such that those with higher levels of SES were more likely to have opportunities to recover, thus being able to engage in work recovery. However, race did not moderate any relationship between SES and recovery experiences. Additional findings supported the expansion of the JD-R framework to understand the role of SES and the recovery process through the lens of resources and demands. Finally, qualitative analyses demonstrated novel thematic forms of recovery activities that vary based on SES. The findings from this study will extend the current theory and inform the applied practices and future recommendations related to work recovery.

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