Table 1 Flexibility and autonomy regarding different dimensions of working time, M (SD)

Being able to influence when to start/end work

(1 = very little control; 5 = very much control)

4.14 (SD: 1.41)

3.12 (SD: 1.22)

1.37 (SD: 0.79)

Being able to take some hours off

(1 = very little control; 5 = very much control

4.79 (SD: 0.61)

3.24 (SD: 0.90)

1.56 (SD: 0.86)

Being able to influence timing of breaks

(1 = very little control; 5 = very much control)

4.60 (SD: 0.93)

3.51 (SD: 1.05)

2.16 (SD: 1.30)

Being able to make allowance for private matters

(1 = does not apply at all; 5 = does fully apply)

4.34 (SD: 0.91)

3.77 (SD: 0.79)

3.09 (SD: 1.25)

Being able to control the timing of vacations

(1 = very little control; 5 = very much control)

4.58 (SD: 0.84)

3.86 (SD: 0.86)

3.35 (SD: 1.26)