Exactly! And just because free time is better when there are others around doesn't mean that extra days off aren't helpful. I'm a contractor and I regularly have a week or two off between jobs. Sure the weekend is still better than a Tuesday without work but I can take time on that Tuesday to go to a movie or a museum on my own and it feels great.

And another thing the study fails to account for is that unemployed people are less likely to enjoy their days off than employed people. Being unemployed and seeking a job is stressful, many unemployed people are concerned about how long it will take to find a new job or what kind of stress is being put on their finances. If you have stable work and get Wednesday off you can go to the spa and spend some time in the sauna to relax. If you are unemployed you are probably being frugal and know it's not wise to spend money that you may need later to pay your rent.

This article is narrow sighted rubbish trying to twist the author's research to have greater impact.