Résumé
This study investigates the role of daily recovery experiences and the articulation between life domains on health among farm owners and farm workers. It aims to explore how work-home boundaries and recovery mechanisms, such as psychological detachment, relaxation, and mastery, impact well-being and satisfaction with work-life balance in these distinct populations. Existing literature highlights that farmers, particularly farm owners, face heightened mental health challenges due to blurred boundaries between work and personal life, financial stress, and social isolation. Previous research has extensively examined recovery experiences in other sectors but lacks focus on the agricultural sector, especially among entrepreneurs like farm owners. The study involved a survey of 916 farm owners and 757 farm workers, analyzing key recovery dimensions (psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control) and their correlation with work-home segmentation preferences and well-being. Multiple linear regressions and independent sample tests were conducted to explore these relationships. Farm owners report significantly lower levels of work-home segmentation, psychological detachment, and relaxation compared to farm workers. They also experience lower satisfaction with work-life balance and higher burnout. Recovery experiences positively correlate with higher work-life balance satisfaction, with psychological detachment and relaxation being key predictors. Work-life balance satisfaction also significantly improves well-being and reduces burnout in both groups. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions promoting recovery experiences, particularly for farm owners who struggle with blurred work-life boundaries. Programs focusing on enhancing psychological detachment and relaxation could improve work-life balance and reduce mental health risks in agricultural workers. This study contributes to the understanding of how recovery experiences and work-home boundaries affect health in the agricultural sector. It also provides evidence for the development of tailored mental health interventions for farm owners, addressing their unique recovery challenges.