The Relationship between Performance and Well-Being: The Moderating Role of Stress across Work, Academic, and Athletic Domains

Annals of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (APhOT), cilt.47, sa.5, ss.624-637, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)

Introduction: The relationship between performance and well-being is crucial in various domains such as work, academics,

and athletics. High performance often leads to positive outcomes like job satisfaction and life satisfaction, while well-being

can enhance performance. It examines the bidirectional relationship between performance and well-being, with a particular

focus on the moderating role of stress.

Methods: A total of 300 participants, including 150 employees, 100 university students, and 50 athletes, completed online

surveys assessing their performance and well-being. The study used the Job Performance Scale (JPS), Academic Performance

Scale (APS), and Athletic Performance Scale (APS) for performance measures, and well-being was assessed using job

satisfaction.

Results: Moderate positive correlations were found between performance and satisfaction in job (r = 0.45), academic

performance and life satisfaction (r = 0.30), and athletic performance and physical health (r = 0.60). Stress negatively impacted

both performance and well-being, weakening the positive effects of performance on well-being.

Conclusion: The study confirms that performance and well-being are interconnected, with stress acting as a key barrier.

Reducing stress can enhance both performance and well-being across domains. Stress management programs, physical

activity, and mental health support should be prioritized to optimize performance and well-being.

Keywords: Performance; Well-being; Stress; Job Satisfaction; Life Satisfaction; Athletic Performance