Table 1

Statements regarding current employment status

Included in waves Reverse codedNumber of responses
Functioning
 (Status) is bad for my health2, 3, 42547
 (Status) leaves me physically tired at the end of the day2, 3, 42580
 (Status) leaves mentally tired at the end of the day1, 2, 3, 43917
Social engagement
 (Status) can be quite lonely2, 3, 42582
 (Status) makes me feel isolated1, 2, 3, 43923
 (Status) allows me to be sociable and meet people1, 2, 3, 4√3923
Self-esteem
 (Status) lets me make full use of my abilities1, 2, 3, 4√3905
 (Status) lets me feel important and worthwhile1, 2, 3, 4√3873
Mental engagement
 (Status) is boring1, 2, 3, 43925
 (Status) is interesting and challenging1, 2, 3, 4√3874
 (Status) is too routine2, 3, 42576
 (Status) requires me to concentrate hard2, 3, 42578
Stress
 (Status) is full of stress1, 2, 3, 43924
 (Status) causes me a lot of worry1, 2, 3, 43925
 (Status) is more than I can cope with2, 3, 42578
 (Status) is too frantic and hurried2, 3, 42579
Control and autonomy
 (Status) prevents me feeling in control of things2, 3, 42566
 (Status) forces me to do what other people want2, 3, 42570
 (Status) leaves me plenty of time for myself1, 2, 3, 4√3917
 (Status) allows me to set my own pace of life1, 2, 3, 4√3924