August 15, 2025

Can Volunteering Mitigate the Negative Relationship Between Job Dissatisfaction and Mental Health? – An Analysis of Longitudinal Survey Data in

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Volunteering does not clearly buffer the adverse effects of job dissatisfaction on mental health.
In a large sample of over 18,000 individuals, associations between low salary and mental health risks were noted.
Analysis of both cross-sectional and longitudinal data aimed to explore the protective factors against depression.
While volunteering appeared stable, its effect as a buffer against depression remains inconclusive, suggesting further research is needed.

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Longitudinal data reveal volunteering's role in mental health amidst job dissatisfaction in society, suggesting a complex relationship.

Monika Eckstein (2025) studied this question.

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