As they approach holiday and holiday periodsseveral workers find that they are unable to enjoy the relaxation who were expecting. The so -called “leisure syndrome” seems to be an increasingly common phenomenon, mainly affecting younger ages. *”Waiting for rest is often transformed into severe exhaustion or even physical illness”*, records a recent German study.
The Leisure Sickness phenomenon
According to data from an International University (IU) survey of Erfurt, one in five Germans Workers have been confronted with symptoms referring to “leisure syndrome”. Quota 19.3% of respondents said he is experiencing exhaustion during holiday and holidays, while almost the 72% He said that he recognizes these phenomena. Syndrome manifests, mainly on weekends or on holiday, with symptoms such as tiredness; headaches; catarrh and, often, fever. As Professor Stephanie Andre explains, *”Although these disorders have not been officially recognized as diseases, they are clear physical symptoms.”
The younger more vulnerable: social networks and lack of activities
Research reveals that the 40.1% He finds inadequate relaxation in his spare time to tackle work requirements. Between the young, over half of (50.5%) declare that they fail to “charge their batteries”. Professor Andre emphasizes that the younger generations They are particularly prone as they “spend their free time mainly on social media or watching series on digital platforms” *. The study also shows that those who choose active activities, such as sports or outings, have less common symptoms of the syndrome.
Overtime, accessibility and work pressure
Another alarming finding concerns the constant availability of workers: The 42.6% of people under 25 years of age feels obliged to be constantly accessible, against 33.5% of other age groups. In addition, the overwhelming 80.6% respondents said he was working regularly overtime. As Professor Andre comments, *”The evidence proves that increased workload and failure to relax are directly linked to symptoms of illness” *.
The study was carried out in a sample 2,004 workers In Germany, age 16-65 years of agebetween January 24 and February 6, 2025.
Source: DPA
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