Abstract
Purpose:This studywas done toidentify thedegreeof job stressfor workerswith mentally disabled and factors influencing their job stress. Methods: The participants in this study were employees with mental disabilities employedin jobprogramssponsoredbycommunity mental health centersand social rehabilitation centers. For this study, researchers conducted a survey with structured questionnaires with 221 employees. Data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 14.0. Results: There were no significant differences in job stress according to general characters. However, thereweresignificant differences in job stress according to typeof employment andmonthly-income. Multi-regression analysis showed that type of employment and social support affected job stress. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that following should be emphasized: conditions of employment such as type of employment and social support should be improved to decrease job stress and help the employee to remain in the job.
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