Effects Of Work-related Stress Research Articles

Work Related Stress and Performance of Different Categories of Academic Staff in Federal Polytechnic in South East Nigeria

The study investigated work related stress and performance of different categories of academic staff in federal polytechnics in South East Nigeria. Literature based self-structured questionnaire was the principal tool used in eliciting information from three hundred and fifteen (315) respondents drawn from the study population. Descriptive statistics and paired t statistics were used in testing the hypothesis. The value of t statistics is 3.706 with a probability value of 0.001 implying a significant difference on the effect of work related stress among senior and junior lecturers. In other words, the effect of work related on senior and junior academics in federal polytechnics in South East Nigeria affect their overall performance differently. Using the mean-standard deviation rule to infer the particular group that is mostly affected. The senior staff category recorded a mean of 13.16 with standard deviation of 3.236, while the junior staff category recorded a mean of 10.95 with a standard deviation of 2.027. Suggesting that the effect of stress on senior academics affect academic performance more than that of junior ones. The researcher suggests that the management of the polytechnics need to develop organizational policies that give individuals more control over their work activities, develop, support systems, shared goals and directions. In this regard, older lecturers should find ways of delegating their jobs to younger assistants in order to reduce the effect of work stress.

Occupational Stress and its Perceived Negative Impact on the Health and Performance of the Employees of a Banking Call Center

Abstract Professional stress is a challenge for many companies that want to keep their employees within the organization on one hand and to ensure their performance through a comfortable working environment on the other. This study investigated and evaluated the perceptions of 14 male employees (French and Romanian speakers) working in the same banking call center in Timisoara regarding the causes and effects of work-related stress. The applicability of this study is to develop possible strategies and practices for controlling and reducing work-related stress in order to decrease the high staff turnover. The elaboration of this research is based on the concepts of occupational stress, its effects on the perceived emotional and physical health of the employees but also on their performance and motivation at work. To carry out this qualitative research, we used a semi-structured interview guide written in both Romanian and French, since half of the interviewees are Romanians, and the other half are North Africans from Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria. The main topics on which the interview guide questions were developed are the following: personal and professional experience, working schedule, work rate, performance, motivation, mental and physical health and how all the aforementioned contribute to professional mobility. The research results show that the employees performance and motivation at work are indeed affected by the perceived occupational stress, but it is not the main reason why they consider changing the current job. For most of the interviewed employees, the individual life goals, ambitions, and future projections are the ones influencing them to look for another job position after gaining the desired experience within the call centers.

Nature and Mindfulness to Cope with Work-Related Stress: A Narrative Review.

In recent years, work-related stress has grown exponentially and the negative impact that this condition has on people’s health is considerable. The effects of work-related stress can be distinguished in those that affect workers (e.g., depression and anxiety) and those that affect the company (e.g., absenteeism and productivity). It is possible to distinguish two types of prevention interventions. Individual interventions aim at promoting coping and individual resilience strategies with the aim of modifying cognitive assessments of the potential stressor, thus reducing its negative impact on health. Mindfulness techniques have been found to be effective stress management tools that are also useful in dealing with stressful events in the workplace. Organizational interventions modify the risk factors connected to the context and content of the work. It was found that a restorative workplace (i.e., with natural elements) reduces stress and fatigue, improving work performance. Furthermore, practicing mindfulness in nature helps to improve the feeling of wellbeing and to relieve stress. In this paper, we review the role of mindfulness-based practices and of contact with nature in coping with stressful situations at work, and we propose a model of coping with work-related stress by using mindfulness in nature-based practices.

Work Related Stress, Anxiety and Depression among School Teachers in general education

Abstract Background Stress has a bad impact on mental, physical, psychological health of teacher and it can interfere with job performance and job satisfaction. This study will not only measure the frequency of work related stress among teachers but it also will correlate the work related stress, anxiety and depression with the different risk factors in school environment and their effect on the health status of the teacher. Objective To measure the frequency of work related stress,anxiety and depression among school teachers in governmental schools in kobri el koba district, to measure the frequency and extent to which school teachers are exposed to possible riskfactors of stress in school environment as well as to study the possible effects of work related stress, anxiety, depression on school teachers. participants and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 teachers from governmental school in kobri elkoba district and their ages range from 20 to 59years old and the percentage of males (35.8%) is almost half the percentage of the females (64.3%). Results There were significant positive correlations between stresss score, anxiety& depression scores. In Logistic regression for factors favouring having anxiety (E. Sev) among the studied teachers: question number 63 in the sources of administrative stress which is (the lack of the support from the administration) was significant factors that increased the anxiety, while single status was a significant factor that decreased the anxiety. In Logistic regression for factors favouring having depression (Sev/E. Sev) among the studied teachers: School grades (preparatory and secondary) were significant factors that decreased the depresssion, while question number 66 in the sources of administrative stress which is (No participation in the adoption of administrative decisions) also question number 71which is (the school administration interferes with all my responsibilities) were significant factors that increased the depresssion. Conclusion Drawn from this study is that the degree of work related stress, anxiety and depression among teachers in governmental schools in kobri el koba district is considerably high. This indicates that we are in need to do Further studies on teachers for better assessment of the epidemiology of work related stress, anxiety and depression and the risk factors also Intervention studies are highly recommended as the prevelance of stress, anxiety and depression in the present study is almost 100% which is considered extremely high and in need to urgent intervention,Authorities should be informed about the results and should be encouraged to reduce work related stress, anxiety and depression, Asking the competent authorities to increase salaries to be suitable with the requirements of the life, Establishment of committee to assess stress, anxiety and depression among teachers and to suggest the coping strategies,Informal group meeting should be periodically held between managers and the teachers to allow expression of feelings, to promote lines of communication where constructive critical feedback from supervisors and subordinates can be exchanged, and to provide a sense of success through rewards, appreciation and recognition of task completion.

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Performance of Administration Police Service in Narok County, Kenya

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Performance of Administration Police Service in Narok County, Kenya

Factors and effects of work-related stress and burnout on the well-being of social workers in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa

Orientation:Work-related stress and burnout among social workers are on the rise because of extensive workload, job dissatisfaction and exposure to traumatic situations. Therefore, one should determine how they impact the well-being.Research purpose: This study determined the factors and effects of work-related stress and burnout on the well-being of social workers.Motivation for the study: An alarming number of social workers show no compassion towards the clients owing to burnout. Therefore, more research is needed for social workers to enhance their purpose and work engagement.Research approach/design and method: This qualitative study was designed from an interpretivist perspective. Fourteen social workers, aged 35–59 years, from two Department of Social Development and Welfare offices (Alice and King Williams Town) selected through purposive sampling participated in the study. Data were gathered by means of focus group interviews and grounded theory was applied for data analysis.Main findings: The study results confirmed that social workers attributed their work-related stress to lack of resources such as transport, computers and inadequate emotional support from their supervisors. Thus, they demonstrated impaired personal strength and poor human relations.Practical/managerial implications: To achieve commitment and optimism, there should be recruitment of new staff and salary increase for social workers.Contribution/value-add: The study results should provide coping strategies for social workers when faced with secondary traumatic stress.

Cognitive and Utilitarian Aspects of Psychological Support for Police Officers

Psychological support for police officers and civilian police staff is among key factors capable of preventing negative effects of work-related stress. The need for such support is especially significant in crisis situations, when psychological assistance is provided to police officers and civilian police staff. Comprehensive psychological support is offered by police psychologists, who are responsible for psychological care and psychoeducation, psychology of human resources management and applied police psychology. This paper presents statistical figures as regards forms of psychological assistance provided by psychologists in 2016. As the most common of psychological specialisations, psychological care involves providing psychological assistance or emotional first aid to police officers and civilian police staff; doing psychotherapy; offering psychoeducation to a police officer or a civilian employee; preparing a psychological analysis of suicide or a suicide attempt by a police officer or civilian police worker. In 2016 police psychologists specialising in psychological care and psychoeducation targeted for assistance almost 2,000 police officers and civilian police staff and provided nearly 3,500 pieces of psychological advice. In addition, the psychologists’ work consisted in offering psychotherapy to individuals and support groups. The vast majority of therapeutic activities were targeted at police officers and civilian police staff in crisis situations. An important aspect of psychological support is broadly understood psychoeducation, which makes it possible to cope with mental stress. Police officers cannot avoid work-related stress or traumatic experiences when performing their official duties, but they can and should take advantage of police psychologists’ professional assistance. Statistical data quoted in the report summarising police psychologists’ activity in 2016 clearly shows that their work is necessary.

Occupational Stress among Teachers in Private Senior Secondary Schools in Botswana: Causes and Consequences

Observing the importance of stress among employees, this study was conducted to investigate the causes and effects of stress among private secondary school teachers in Botswana. The specific objectives were to identify the causes of work related stress, to find out the effect of work related stress on performance, to explore and suggest ways of preventing work related stress among teachers. The findings of the study should guide the stakeholders especially policy makers towards reducing the stress in teachers. The study was conducted in two phases; pilot phase and final phase. In pilot phase, sampled teachers were interviewed to collect basic information on teachers stress helped in construction of data collection instrument. In the final phase, data was collected through a survey of 90 stratified random sampled teachers using a validated and reliable questionnaire. The data analysis was done through the descriptive statistics whereby mean and standard deviations were calculated. The school policies contradicting with working environment, too much work load (teaching and extra duties) and pupils indiscipline in class were identified the three most important causes of stress among teachers whereas; low morale and motivation, increase in job dissatisfaction and conflict at work place were the three important effects of stress. Effective planning and implementation, prioritizing work and ignoring the stressor environment were identified the three major ways to reduce stress. It was recommended that possible attempts should be made to reduce workload of teachers. Strategies should be devised and implemented to reduce indiscipline among students. Teachers should focus on proper planning and implantation of their work based on priority.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work Related Stress in the Medical Emergency Services in Douala, Cameroon

Background: Healthcare workers are exposed to work related stress in the course of their activities. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence of work-related stress and search for its associated factors among healthcare workers assigned to the emergency medical services of public hospitals in Douala. Methods: The cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out from March 27th to June 30th, 2017 in 8 public hospitals in Douala. The sampling method was non-random, consisting of consecutive recruitment of volunteer healthcare staff working in the emergency departments of public hospitals who provided the framework for the study. The level of stress was measured using the French version of KARASEK’s psychometric scale. The analysis was performed with SPSS 20.0 software. The study was authorized and obtained an clearance was granted. Results: The sample consists of 51 men (33.55%) and 101 women (66.44%). The average age is 34.6 ± 5.4 years. Nurses (54.6%) and healthcare staff aged 30 to 39 years (61.2%) predominates in the sample. Day / night shift work is the main form of work done by ¾ staff (75.6%). The prevalence of stress is 78.9% and the associated risk factors are the following: belonging to a 4th category hospital (p = 0.008), medical professions (p = 0.001), nurses (p = 0.0002), work experience of less than 10 years (p = 0.04) and exclusive night shifts (p = 0.02). Conclusion: Continuous improvement of the working conditions must be implemented inside the various facilities to mitigate the consequences of work related stress among the healthcare workers.

Trends in work disability with mental diagnoses among social workers in Finland and Sweden in 2005-2012.

Records of work disability (>14 days) with mental diagnoses (ICD-10 codes F00-F99) from nationwide health registers were linked to two prospective cohort projects: the Finnish Public Sector study, years 2005-2011 and the Insurance Medicine All Sweden database, years 2005-2012. The Finnish sample comprised 4849 employees and the Swedish 119 219 employees covering four occupations: social workers (Finland 1155/Sweden 23 704), preschool teachers (2419/74 785), special education teachers (832/14 004) and psychologists (443/6726). The reference occupations were comparable regarding educational level. Risk of work disability was analysed with negative binomial regression and RTW with Cox proportional hazards. Social workers in Finland and Sweden had a higher risk of work disability with mental diagnoses compared with preschool teachers and special education teachers (rate ratios (RR) 1.43-1.91), after adjustment for age and sex. In Sweden, but not in Finland, social workers also had higher work disability risk than psychologists (RR 1.52; 95% confidence interval 1.28-1.81). In Sweden, in the final model special education teachers had a 9% higher probability RTW than social workers. In Sweden, in the final model the risks for work disability with depression diagnoses and stress-related disorder diagnoses were similar to the risk with all mental diagnoses (RR 1.40-1.77), and the probability of RTW was 6% higher in preschool teachers after work disability with depression diagnoses and 9% higher in special education teachers after work disability with stress-related disorder diagnoses compared with social workers. Social workers appear to be at a greater risk of work disability with mental diagnoses compared with other human service professionals in Finland and Sweden. It remains to be studied whether the higher risk is due to selection of vulnerable employees to social work or the effect of work-related stress in social work. Further studies should focus on these mechanisms and the risk of work disability with mental diagnoses among human service professionals.

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Teachers

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Teachers

The application of European Framework Agreementon work-related stress in the context of Polish enterprises

IntroductionIn contemporary Europe the issues of work-related stress constitute a real concern in a number of areas from the social, micro- and macroeconomic as well as political and legal perspective.The present paper aims at confronting the actions, taken by various European and Polish institutions involved in counteracting work-related stress, with the reality concerning actions taken up in the enterprises in Poland in order to reduce occupational stress among employees.There are a few reasons for conducting this study. The first is the lack of methodology for gathering the data from companies in Poland as regards stress management interventions which are described in reports of European Commission, Social Dialog Committee and Polish Social Partners. There are different kinds of actions described in those reports, but there is no information about the sample, time, procedure and methods of collecting the data. Thus, it is worth comparing their findings within an independent study. The second reason is also quite a low number of papers about stress management interventions in Polish organizations. Most of the publications deal with work-related stress for different professions, the consequences of work-related stress on the individual and society, and the relations between stress and various psychological issues. It is hard to find the research that deals with the number of implementations of the occupational health interventions in the companies, their costs and the effectiveness. This paper aims to answer to this research gap. The third reason for conducting this research is to increase the awareness of the work-related stress intervention issues as regards practitioners, entrepreneurs and scientists as well.The paper addresses the following questions:1. Whether the recommendations contained in EFA have influenced the change of legal situation of employee in Polish organization in the field of protection against work-related stress?2. Whether the obligations resulting from the agreement signed 12 years ago are present in the practice regarding the operation of Polish organizations, and in particular:- Whether the awareness level concerning work-related stress and the programmes of its reduction among entrepreneurs in Poland has increased?- Whether the number of preventive actions in the field of stress reduction in enterprises in Poland has increased?- What kinds of actions are taken in order to reduce work-related stress? Has the structure of such interventions changed over a time?The answers to those questions were on the one hand based on the analysis of available documentation, such as the European Commission's reports that are the reports from taken actions, law and parliamentary orders as well as from the evidence of different institutions and organizations interested in the issue of workrelated stress. Those issues were deliberated in the next section of the article. The second category of data includes the results of comparative studies conducted by the author in 330 enterprises in Poland in two time frames: 2010-2011 and 20142015. The results of this study were presented in the second part of the paper.The considered issue and posed questions seem relevant in the perspective of worrying evidence of the economic and medical consequences of stress. The increasing costs of work-related stress and a number of industrial diseases (especially coronary diseases and musculoskeletal disorders) indicate the need to take steps in investigating and dealing with the problems of work-related stress and other psychosocial risks.1.Related works1.1. Work-related stress and interventions - basic definitionsWork-related stress (occupational stress, job stress) is defined as a psychological state, which is accompanied by complaints or psychical, psychological and social dysfunctions, and which results from the feeling of the individual that the job requirements exceed individual resources and possibilities of coping with them [Cooper & Payne 1978; Karasek 1979; French, Caplan & Harrison 1982; Siegrist 1996; Schabracq, Winnubst & Cooper 2003; Framework. …

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers.

BackgroundWork Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify and avoid early retirement and work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few studies have been carried out to evaluate work ability in Iran. We aimed to investigate the WAI and the effect of work-related stress on it among Iranian workers.MethodsA cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study was carried out among 449 workers from five working sectors in three big cities of Iran. Work ability and work-related stress were measured using the Persian version of WAI and the Persian version of Health and Safety Executive Stress Indicator Tool.ResultsMore than a third of the workers surveyed (34.70%) did not have an appropriate level of work ability (WAI < 37). There was a significant correlation between subscales of work-related stress and the mean score of WAI. Furthermore, the variables of body mass index, sleep quality, exercise activity, job tenure, and three subscales of work-related stress including demands, supervisor support, and role were significant predictors of WAI.ConclusionAccording to the results of this study, the interventional programs must be focused on improving supervisors support, eliminating ambiguity and conflicts in the role of workers in their job and organization, reducing job demands, improving sleep quality, and increasing exercise activity.

Work-related Stress in Hotels: An Analysis of the Causes and Effects among Frontline Hotel Employees in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana

Work-related stress has become an important issue within the hospitality literature. Inspite of the increase in the number of hotel facilities with its corresponding increase in employment opportunities in the Kumasi Metropolis little is known on work-related stress among frontline employees. Questionnaires were administered to 296 frontline hotel employees in the Metropolis with a view of assessing the causes and effects of work-related stress. From the study, it emerged that seven factors cause work-related stress. Frontline hotel employees indicated they suffer headaches, become frustrated and are unable to concentrate as a result of work-related stress. Hotel managers should address issues relating to training of frontline employees in the bid to empower them to handle problems that arise as a result of dealing with guests. Finally, frontline employees are encouraged to include relaxation activities such as exercising and taking enough rest in their daily routine.

Effects of work-related stress on work ability index among refinery workers.

Introduction:Work-related stress is one of the basic problems in industrial also top 10 work-related health problems and it is increasingly implicated in the development a number of problems such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal diseases, early retirement to employees. On the other hand, early retirement to employees from the workplace has increased on the problems of today's industries. Hereof, improving work ability is one of the most effective ways to enhance the ability and preventing disability and early retirement. The aim of This study is determine the relationship between job stress score and work ability index (WAI) at the refinery workers.Materials and Methods:This is a cross-sectional study in which 171 workers from a refinery in isfahan in 2012 who were working in different occupational groups participated. Based on appropriate assignment sampling, 33 office workers, 69 operational workers, and 69 maintenance workers, respectively, were invited to participate in this study. Two questionnaires including work related-stress and WAI were filled in. Finally, the information was analyzed using the SPSS-20 and statistic tests namely, analysis of covariance Kruskal-Wallis test. Pearson correlation coefficient, ANOVA and t-test.Results:Data analysis revealed that 86% and 14% of participants had moderate and severe stress respectively. Average score of stress and standard deviation was 158.7 ± 17.3 that was in extreme stress range. Average score and standard deviation of WAI questionnaire were 37.18 and 3.86 respectively. That placed in a good range. Pearson correlation coefficient showed that WAI score had significant reversed relationship with a score of stress.Conclusion:According to the results, mean stress score among refinery worker was high and one fator that affect work abiity was high stress, hence training on communication skills and safe working environment in order to decreses stress, enhance the work ability of workers.

An investigation into work related stressors on diagnostic radiographers in a local district hospital

Extensive research on the effects of work related stress amongst healthcare professions and the NHS has been undertaken. However, very little is known about the incidence of stress amongst UK radiographers although the few studies which have been conducted indicate that the prevalence and impact of stress on radiographers are considerable. The purpose of this study was to examine work related stressors which affect diagnostic radiographers in the imaging department of a local district hospital. The study utilised the HSE Indicator and Analysis Tools for Work Related Stress. These tools are based upon the HSE Management Standards for Work Related Stress which identifies six areas that represent potential stress hazards if managed inadequately. Two free response questions and a comments box were appended to the Indicator Tool to gain further insights into the radiographers' experiences of work related stress. The results of the study indicated that the hazards associated with work related stress risk were not being optimally managed in the department. Areas of Managers' Support, Relationships, Role and Change represented the greatest risks. In addition, the radiographers cited staff shortages, heavy workload and volume of patients as the greatest sources of pressure at work and their most common recommendations to reduce stress at work were increased staffing, improved communication and more effective feedback systems.

Social Support, Burnout Syndrome and Occupational Exhaustion among Mexican Traffic Police Agents

The consequences of work-related stress on health are worrisome, and by the same token, so is Burnout Syndrome. However, it has been shown that social support can prevent, reduce or even combat individuals' responses to stress. A descriptive, transverse study was carried out with the objective of determining the prevalence of both Burnout Syndrome and receiving social support for traffic police in Mexico. 875 traffic police participated in the study, men and women alike, from all work shifts, day and night. Three questionnaires were administered: one to record sociodemographic and professional data, as well as the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the modified Diaz Veiga Social Resources Inventory. Our data analysis obtained frequencies and percentages and also identified associations between the study's variables. The prevalence of Burnout Syndrome was found to be 54.9% among the study's participants. The social support networks designated as "low or poor" were shown to be associated with Burnout Syndrome, with p values less than .05, an odds ratio (OR) greater than 1 and a confidence interval that did not include the number one. In spite of the strong network of social support reported by participants, it seems that those social effects were not strong enough to combat Burnout Syndrome, and some resolution strategy ought to be implemented at the individual, group and organizational levels.

Effects of work-related stress and stress proneness on sweet and fatty food consumption in men

Effects of work-related stress and stress proneness on sweet and fatty food consumption in men

Primary care reconfiguration: managing the transition

Nurses in primary care face competing for new jobs and possible redundancy or early retirement as trusts and services are reconfigured. Linda Nazarko explores the effects of work related stress and advises you how to manage the transition from old to new

Work-related stress, work/life balance and personal life coaching

Work-related stress adversely affects personal performance, organizational efficiency and patient care as well as costing the NHS millions of pounds each year. Reducing the effects of work-related stress is a legal duty for all employers. There are a number of resources available to help both employees and employers, such as the Health and Safety Executive stress management standards. Personal life coaching is one approach to reducing work-related stress, which is well established amongst business and management executives as well as some public sector organizations.