Abstract Book of the 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in the 21st Century
Year: 2025
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The Impact of Vacation Length and Frequency on Enhancing Psychological Well-being
Ines Nurja, Ilirjada Bendo
ABSTRACT:
This paper investigates how key indicators of psychological well-being including stress reduction, burnout, and quality of life are associated with the duration and frequency of vacations. Focusing on recovery and restoration theories, the study explores how time away from daily stressors contributes to mental health. An online survey was conducted, and a total of 200 valid responses were gathered. Participants responded to standardized measures such as the Recovery Experience Questionnaire for stress, the FAHW for well-being, the MBI-GS for burnout and the WHOQOL-100 for quality of life. Each construct was self-reported and categorized by the participants. In order to explore group differences, SPSS was utilized to analyze 8the data using non-parametric tests. Results from the tests demonstrate statistically significant differences across vacation duration and frequency, with vacations lasting 1-2 weeks providing the greatest benefits in terms of reducing stress, enhancing well-being and mitigating burnout. As for vacation frequency, participants who vacationed more frequently, especially 3-4 vacations per year, reported the lowest stress levels and greater life satisfaction. Age turned out to be an influencing factor as well, with individuals aged 36-45 experiencing the most beneficial psychological outcomes. This research highlights the importance of vacations on fostering mental well-being while emphasizing the impact of vacation duration and frequency. Implications for mental health experts and organizations include encouraging planned, consistent vacations as a preventative measure against stress and burnout.
Keywords: burnout, mental health, quality of life, stress relief, travel