On your marks – get set – go! A compendium of multimethod studies of physical exercise and psychological well-being

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to deepen the knowledge about physical exercise and psychological well-being at work, and what factors can help make physical exercise a habit in people's lives. It is composed of 4 empirical studies divided into 3 chapters, plus an introduction and conclusions. The results of these studies contribute to expanding knowledge about the differences in perception of labor resources, psychological well-being at work and performance, on the relevance of vigor in physical exercise as a mediator between physical exercise and psychological well-being at work. , and, finally, on the role of prioritizing the positive and doing exercise in company as factors that can help physical exercise become a habit.