Development of the Inability to Switch off from Work Scale

The “inability to switch off from work” — thinking about work during personal lives is one of the barriers work-life balance. However, there a lack empirical research on factors, and effective ways support balance have not been clarified because no scale measure it. This study’s purpose develop “Inability Switch Work Scale.” We conducted cross-sectional survey obtained data 416 full-time employees. results factor analysis indicated three-factor structure consisting “emotional recall” (α = .89), “work ability pessimism” .94), “problem solving” .90). There were significant correlations with mental health problems related concepts: psychological detachment repetitive negative thinking. partial correlation was observed even when concepts controlled. Furthermore, supported hypothesis mediation effects off,” between workload problems. In general, reliability construct validity new scale.