Impact of shift work on health and job satisfaction of workers in Spain

Abstract

This article analyzes the satisfaction and health of shift workers, as well as the possible relationships between these terms based on the Spanish data of the 6th European Survey of Working Conditions of 2015, published in 2017. We use matrix of correlations, analysis of correspondences and logistic regression. Rotating shift workers had lower percentages of being satisfied or very satisfied with their work, with the negative effect more pronounced in satisfaction than in health. It is evident for all work shifts that those who enjoy "very good health" are those who are "very satisfied" at work. The satisfaction of shift workers is 1,047 times lower than those who are not in shift, while those who enjoy very good health are 6,325 times more satisfied than their reference category. We consider necessary a longitudinal study because the stay in shift work can increase the negative effects on the worker.