Abstract
Integrating Ego Depletion (Muraven & Baumeister, 2000) and Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985), we employed a multi-source experience sampling methodology to test the effects of a critical boundary condition, personal control over break activity choices, on the relation between lunch break activities and end of workday fatigue. We found relaxing lunch activities were associated with lower levels of co-worker rated fatigue, work-related activities were associated with higher fatigue, and contrary to previous predictions social activities were also associated with higher fatigue. Moreover, control moderated the effects of break activities on end of workday fatigue, demonstrating the depleting effects of not having personal control over the use of oneï¿1/2s personal time. Contributions to theory and practice are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Academy of Management 2011 Annual Meeting - West Meets East: Enlightening. Balancing. Transcending, AOM 2011 |
Publisher | Academy of Management |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 - San Antonio, TX, United States Duration: 12 Aug 2011 → 16 Aug 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 |
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Country | United States |
City | San Antonio, TX |
Period | 12/08/11 → 16/08/11 |
Keywords
- Control
- Lunch break
- Work recovery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Industrial relations