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We examined health and well-being before, during and after long summer vacations (23 days) in 54 workers. Engagement in passive activities, savoring, pleasure derived from activities, relaxation, control as well as sleep quality and quantity show strong relations with improved health and well-being during and after vacation.
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This study systematically investigated the benefits of long vacations on health and well-being. The paper also explain how and why vacation experiences are more important than vacation activities.
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This page is a summary of: Vacation (after-) effects on employee health and well-being, and the role of vacation activities, experiences and sleep, Journal of Happiness Studies, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10902-012-9345-3.
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