Introduction: Working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) can cause significant work-related stress, given the enormous responsibility of ensuring flight safety. The pressure to maintain high safety standards, deal with urgent technical problems, and maintain strict flight schedules can increase the level of stress experienced by professionals in this field.Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample of this study was 106 respondents selected by simple random sampling. Measurement of age, tenure, marital status, using questionnaires, social support using the Job Stress Questionnaire by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), mental workload using NASA-TLX, physical workload using %CVL (Cardio Vascular Load), work stress using cocorometer. Data analysis using SPSS (Statistic Package for Sosial Science).Results: Based on the analysis at 95% confidence level (α = 0,05), Based on the results of bivariate analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between age and work stress (p = 0,040), social support and work stress (0,021) mental workload and work stress (0,012), and physical workload (0,009). Meanwhile, there was no relationship between tenure and work stress (p = 0,331) or marital status and work stress (p = 0,325). Multivariate analysis results the social support variable has a significance value of 0,059, indicating a relationship that is close to the significance threshold for work stress. The Wald value of 3,579, which is close to the threshold of 3,84 shows that social support has the strongest influence compared to other variables. Meanwhile, the variables of age (0,341) mental workload (0,129) and physical workload 0,279 (p > 0,05) show no significant effect on work stress levels.Conclusions: Work stress among AMEs is influenced by age, social support, mental workload, and physical workload.

In adult intensive care units (ICUs), high-level nursing competency is a significant determinant of patient safety. Due to the cross-country variability in the education system, clinical settings and content of internship programmes, the generalisability of the existing literature on intern nurses' competency is limited. The term intern nurse refers to a graduate nursing professional in their mandatory, pre-licensure clinical training programme. To examine the level of perceived professional competence of intern nurses trained at adult ICUs and its association with their intention to stay in the nursing profession, work stress and work satisfaction. This cross-sectional online survey involved 960 intern nurses in 16 adult ICUs across four university hospitals in Egypt. Perceived professional competence was assessed using the 35-item Nurse Professional Competence Scale-Short Form. Intention to stay, work stress and work satisfaction were assessed using a single item each. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. The response rate was 94.38%. About a third of the participants were self-reported incompetent, 68.4% were potential leavers, 44.3% had high work stress, and 55.8% had low work satisfaction. All self-reported incompetent intern nurses were potential leavers. Self-reported competent intern nurses were significantly less stressed and more satisfied. Adjusted for sex, ICU work experience before the internship year, and marital status, self-reported competency is a positive predictor of low work stress and moderate-to-high satisfaction (odds ratio [95% confidence interval]: 2.488 [1.836-3.373] and 9.132 [6.299-13.240], respectively). Intern nurses' intention to stay in the profession, work stress and work satisfaction are strongly related to their perceived competency. Improving nurses' competency is necessary to improve not only patient care and safety but also nurses' satisfaction and retention and decrease their work stress. Competency-based clinical learning environments and mentorship would help interns develop their professional competency, cope with work stress and achieve higher job satisfaction, which would ultimately enhance their retention.

Introduction: The nursing profession has a high risk of experiencing work stress due to large workloads and responsibilities, which have a negative impact on the quality of their services and performance. Method: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample of this study was 104 respondents selected by probability sampling technique. Physical workload was measured by %CVL (Cardio Vascular Load), NASA-TLX mental workload, work shift, dual role conflict, work stress and performance using measured using a questionnaire. Data analysis using AMOS-based path analysis. Results: Based on the analysis at 95% confidence level (Cl = 0,05), nurses' performance was significantly affected by physical workload (p = 0,000), mental workload (p = 0,007), work shift (p = 0,031), as well as work stress (p = 0.000), while work stress was mainly mediated by mental workload (p = 0,015); indirect effect = -0,022) and dual role conflict (p = 0,000; indirect effect = -0,042), while physical workload (p = 0,112; indirect effect = -0,111) and work shifts (p = 0,075; indirect effect = -0,064) had no significant effect on stress nor indirectly on performance. Conclusion: Nurses' performance is influenced directly by workload, work shift and work stress and indirectly by mental workload and dual role conflict.

Blue Monday, work stress and employee performance: an empirical investigation

Purpose In the current paper, we focus on the play behaviour of entrepreneurs, which we refer to as “entrepreneurial play”. We distinguish between two forms of entrepreneurial play – diversionary and serious play – and investigate their relationships with outcomes of well-being (psychological well-being and work satisfaction) and ill-being (work stress and burnout). Design/methodology/approach Drawing on conservation of resources (COR) theory, we conceptualise entrepreneurial play – both serious and diversionary – as work-embedded personal resources that foster well-being. We use data from entrepreneurs who run small businesses. Findings Our results reveal that serious play is associated with higher levels of well-being and lower levels of ill-being, whereas diversionary play is only associated with higher levels of work satisfaction. Practical implications These results challenge assumptions about the universal benefits of detachment from work and underscore the need for occupation-specific models of well-being. This study also advances the understanding of play as a strategic behavioural resource in entrepreneurship, with implications for sustaining mental health in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Originality/value Our study contributes to the burgeoning literature on entrepreneurs’ health and well-being by identifying entrepreneurial play as a potential antecedent to entrepreneurs’ sense of well-being. Also, our work contributes to COR theory by identifying a new work-embedded personal resource – entrepreneurial play (diversionary and serious play) – which can lead to gain spirals that foster well-being.

The "Stress in General Scale" (SiGS) is a measuring tool of work-related stress and a practical self-report scale in terms of time saving, and thus appropriate for demanding working environments. The aim of this study was the validation of the SiGS in a Greek professional population sample working with refugees. SiGS along with the Perceived Stress Scale, the Job Stress Measure and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were distributed to 200 professionals. The final sample consisted of 157 professionals (mean age±SD 32.87±7.61years; 64.3% males, 35.7% females) working with refugees, under demanding working conditions in the islands, the countryside and the capital of Athens. Specifically, the study sample was recruited from the following: National Center for Social Solidarity, International Organization for Migration, Asylum Service on the island of Rhodes, Reception and Identification Center, the island of Kos, SOS Children's Villages, Smile of the Child, Metadrasis, Praxis, NGOs "The Home Project," Zeuxis Iliachtida and Arsis. Two components were extracted that explained 30.2% and 22.6% of the variance, respectively. These factors were assessed as (i) pressure (items Demanding, Pressured, Hectic, Calm, Relaxed, Many things stressful, Pushed), and (ii) threat (items Irritating, Under control, Nerve-wracking, Hassled, Comfortable, More stressful than I'd like, Smooth running, Overwhelming). The Cronbach's alpha of the SiGS was 0.85 and 0.75 for Pressure and Threat factors, respectively. Cronbach's alpha reliability obtained acceptable levels for both subscales. We conclude that the "Stress in General Scale" can be used as a reliable, validated general measure of work stress in the Greek population.

Work stress scale for employees in private enterprises: Development and validation

ABSTRACT Few studies focused on how employees use maladaptive after-work behaviors to cope with work stress in the gaming sector. Although customer incivility is a typical stressor, its destructive effects remain largely unknown. This study aims to fill the research gap by investigating stress coping mechanisms of frontline casino employees within the framework of the maladaptive coping theory. We obtained 575 valid responses from frontline casino employees working in six gaming companies in Macao. Our analysis confirmed that the casino dealers perceive customer incivility and emotional labor as stressors and adopt maladaptive behaviors as a means of coping with work stress. We also found that employees’ marital status or gender are moderators. The study results have implications for future research on negative coping with work stress.

The research explores the work stress of MBA internship students and its impact on the sleeping disorder of their daily lives. The population for the study was selected MBA colleges in India (India). Many past studies identified management professionals as one of the highly stressed employees in the professional society: marketing, human resource, financial management, etc. Multiple research studies explore professional work stress and related psychological problems like burnout and sleeping disorder among management professionals. The sleeping disorder was measured by SDQ version 2.03 (sleep disorder questionnaire) developed by Stanford University Sleep Disorders Centre in 2003. Workplace stress was measured using a standardized stress assessment scale widely applied in Indian organizational research. A total of 352 MBA internship students were subjected to a Sleep quality scale and work stress scale. The correlation, single linear regression analysis and Mann-Whitney U test were conducted to analyse the statistical significance between variables. The results presented a negative correlation and no significant impact of work stress on the sleeping disorder of the MBA internship students in the India population. The study has proved that gender does not make an impact on sleeping disorders among MBA internship students. The findings could be used by campus placement companies and other stakeholders in the education sector. This research first examines the relationship between work stress and sleeping disorder among management internship students in India.

This literature review examined the relationship between energy drink consumption and cardiovascular health in young people. Following PRISMA 2020, we searched Scopus for articles published from 2020 to 2025 and included 33 original studies after screening 133 records. Evidence from observational, clinical, and experimental research was synthesized into six themes: youth consumption; direct cardiovascular outcomes; composition and toxicity; animal or cellular experiments; perceptions and habits; and occupational or sociodemographic factors. Across studies, habitual intake was linked to acute blood-pressure rises, arrhythmias, endothelial dysfunction, and metabolic disturbances, sometimes within 24 h of a single can. Risks were amplified by high caffeine and taurine doses and by co-use with alcohol or intense exercise. Adolescents and young adults were most vulnerable, due to heightened sympathetic responses, frequent use under academic or work stress, and limited risk perception. Authors highlighted five actions: longitudinal research; tighter ingredient monitoring and transparent labeling; consumer education; protection of vulnerable groups; and clinical guidance for responsible use. These results were observed across regions and study designs. Overall, the findings indicate that unregulated energy-drink consumption is a preventable cardiovascular risk in youth, justifying the use of coordinated public-health measures, including curriculum-based education, marketing restrictions, ingredient oversight, and clinical screening to mitigate harm.

Medication safety competence is critical, yet how workplace and psychological factors shape medication safety competence is unclear. To examine links among work environment, work-related stress, professional identity, and medication safety competence. A cross-sectional survey of 641 nurses in China was conducted and structural equation modeling was used to test relationships. Professional identity predicted medication safety competence (β=.276, P <.001) and partially mediated effects of work environment (indirect=0.098; 95% CI, 0.063-0.146) and stress (indirect=0.036; 95% CI, 0.021-0.056). Supportive environments and stronger professional identity are associated with higher medication safety competence, whereas stress is detrimental. Organizational strategies should enhance resources, reduce stressors, and cultivate professional identity to improve medication safety and ultimately improve patient safety outcomes.

This study aims to determine the levels of work stress among employees, identify their coping methods, and examine the differences between these factors and the employees' various characteristics. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted at Yataş Mattress and Quilt Factory in Kayseri, Turkey, with the participation of 428 workers. Socio-demographic questions the Job Stress Scale, and the Coping Styles Scale were used as data collection tools. The statistical analyses included the unpaired t-test, one-way ANOVA test (post hoc Fisher LSD test), and Pearson's chi-square test. Statistical significance was considered for p-values below 0.05. The mean job stress score of the study group was 30.4 ± 5.1, with 53.0% of workers classified as stressed and 47.0% as highly stressed. The workers on daytime shifts and those with moderate self-perceived health reported significantly higher stress scores. The proportion of highly stressed workers was higher among the 18-30 age group. The most frequently used coping strategies were religious coping, planning and positive reinterpretation while the least used strategies were substance use, behavioral disengagement and humor. The job stress levels among factory workers are notably high. Supporting employees psychosocially and economically could help reduce work-related stress and enable more effective coping.

In the highly competitive modern business landscape, retaining talent poses a significant challenge,especially for project-based and sales-driven firms. This research investigates the influence of work stress, job satisfaction, and compensation on the turnover intention of employees at PT Indah Kreasi Sentosa, Jakarta. Utilizing a quantitative methodology with a saturated sampling approach, data were gathered from 36 employees across the Sales, Project, and Sales Administration departments. The data were processed using multiple linear regression via SPSS version 26. The findings reveal that work stress significantly increases turnover intention (β = 0.550; p &lt; 0.05), whereas better compensation significantly reduces it (β = -0.457; p &lt; 0.05). Interestingly, job satisfaction was found to have no statistically significant impact on turnover intention in this context. Collectively, these variables account for 50.3% of the variance in turnover intention (Adjusted R² = 0.503). Theoretically, this study supports the Job Demands Resources (JD-R) and Social Exchange models in the context of SMEs. Practically, the results suggest that to mitigate turnover intention, management should prioritize stress reduction and fair compensation schemes over broad satisfaction initiatives (Bakker &amp; Demerouti, 2007)

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common form of primary headache in the general population, with a one-year prevalence ranging from 38 to 78%. The most common triggers for TTH are stress and emotional conflict. Nurses are among the workers exposed to high work stressors, placing them at risk of developing TTH, which is often triggered by chronic occupational stress known as burnout syndrome. This study aims to determine the correlation between burnout syndrome and tension-type headaches in nurses. This research employed an observational cross-sectional design conducted on 87 nurses at Roemani Muhammadiyah Hospital in Semarang, using proportional random sampling. The research instruments included a tension-type headache questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The statistical test used is the chi-square test. Among the 87 respondents, mild burnout syndrome was present in 64.4%, moderate burnout syndrome in 24.1%, and severe burnout syndrome in 11.5%. Respondents reporting tension-type headache constituted 26.4%, compared to 73.6% without this condition. The majority of respondents with severe burnout syndrome also experienced tension-type headaches (70%). There was a significant correlation between burnout syndrome and tension-type headaches among nurses at Roemani Muhammadiyah Hospital, Semarang, with a p-value of less than 0.005. Keywords: burnout syndrome, headache, tension-type headache

Pendahuluan: Awal tahun 2020 masyarakat didunia dibuat khawatir dengan masuknya virus COVID-19 . Lebih dari 152.000 orang telah terkonfirmasi meninggal dunia karena COVID-19. Dari maraknya kasus COVID-19 ini, banyak laboratorium yang membuka untuk tes COVID-19 seperti PCR dan antigen, salah satunya yaitu Healthway Indonesia. Dari maraknya kasus COVID-19 ini banyak karyawan Healthway Indonesia mengalami mutasi kerja dan beban kerja, salah satunya karena tuntutan dari manajemen dan keluhan-keluhan dari pasien. Dari mutasi kerja dan beban yang di alami karyawan Healthway Indonesia mengakibatkan sejumlah karyawan mengalami stress kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Hubungan Antara Mutasi Kerja Dan Beban Kerja Dengan Stress Kerja Pada Karyawan Healthway Indonesia Di Masa Pandemi COVID-19. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dan menggunakan desain analtik dengan pendekatan Cross sectional. Pengumpulan data ini menggunakan kuesioner melalui google form yang di share ke dalam grup wahatsapp karyawan Healthway Indonesia sebanyak 100 responden. Analisa data menggunakan Uji Chi Square, berdasarkan analisa data dengan Uji Chi Square dengan derajat kemaknaan p &lt;0,05 (5%). Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai (Pvalue = 0,005) maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara Mutasi Kerja Dan Beban Kerja Dengan Stress Kerja Pada Karyawan Healthway Indonesia Di Masa Pandemi COVID-19. Saran dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan bagi institusi dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan referensi, sumber, data dan juga informasi mengenai hungan antara tingkat religiusitas dengan tingkat kecemasan dimasa pandemi COVID-19.

Cardiac vagal tone has been associated with mental and physical health and presents opportunities for preventive and therapeutic applications in mental health and cardiovascular medicine. Vagally-mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV), a marker of cardiac vagal tone, has been associated with multiple factors related to well-being. Recent research further suggests that stress regulation, social connection, and lifestyle jointly contribute to improved well-being. In a large-scale study (n = 2252), we measured depressive symptoms, work stress, social support, and physical activity (T1) and then investigated whether these factors were prospectively associated with resting vmHRV measured at the 10-year follow-up assessment (T2). We also investigated whether these factors and their changes from T1 to T2 were associated with resting vmHRV at T2. Results showed that more physical activity was associated with higher resting vmHRV at T2. However, resting vmHRV was not associated with other factors at T2 and in longitudinal analyses. Latent profile analysis revealed that individuals maintaining moderate physical activity over these years showed higher resting vmHRV. This large population-based longitudinal study conducted in Belgium provides important evidence supporting the link between cardiac vagal tone and physical activity but does not support an association with depressive symptoms, work stress, and social support.

The quality of learning in the educational process is determined by the quality of teachers, which is characterized by their psychological well-being. In fact, there is still very little research on teachers' psychological well-being and work stress in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of well-being on mental health, mediated by work stress, among teachers in Indonesia. This study is a cross-sectional study. The study involved 201 teachers of all levels in Indonesia using quota sampling. The data collection techniques for well-being, stress, and mental health, using non-test methods, involved valid and reliable instruments. The research data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis, path analysis, and Sobel's test. The path analysis results show that teacher welfare has a direct effect on teacher stress levels. Furthermore, teacher stress levels have a direct impact on teacher mental health, while the stress scale acts as a mediator in the relationship between welfare and teacher mental health. The findings of this study are expected to form the basis for the development of policies and programs for teachers in Indonesia that are more appropriate for improving the welfare and mental health of teachers and educational standards in Indonesia.

This study examines the influence of drilling parameters on thrust force, torque, active work, and axial residual stress formation in hot-forged and T6-treated AA7075, a critical high-strength aluminum alloy. A full factorial design was applied using three spindle speeds (800, 1000, 1200 rpm) and three feed rates (0.05, 0.10, 0.15 mm/rev). Cutting force and torque signals were measured using a dynamometer, and axial residual stresses were determined by X-ray diffraction at two locations along the hole depth, namely, the hole entrance (Point A) and the hole exit (Point B). The results show that feed rate is the dominant factor influencing drilling mechanics and residual stress formation, whereas spindle speed mainly affects the thermal and frictional conditions governing stress relaxation. A consistent asymmetry was observed between the two measurement locations, with the exit side exhibiting stronger stress relaxation behavior associated with breakthrough mechanics. Finally, the relationship between active work and axial residual stress is discussed using a qualitative, energy-based interpretation, highlighting active work as a physically meaningful indicator for drilling-induced residual stress evolution.

In today’s competitive and dynamic business environment, work stress has emerged as a critical issue affecting employee performance and organizational effectiveness. Increasing job demands, role ambiguity, work pressure, and work–life imbalance contribute significantly to employee stress levels. This study examines the causes of work stress and analyzes its impact on employee performance. The research explores how stress influences productivity, job satisfaction, absenteeism, and employee morale. Using primary and secondary data, the study provides insights into stress-related challenges faced by employees and suggests managerial strategies to minimize stress and enhance performance. The findings aim to help organizations design effective stress management practices for sustainable growth

Objective: To compare stress levels and physical symptoms related to work among healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics) in outpatient and emergency departments in hospitals. Methodology: The research employed a cross-sectional comparative research design. Outpatient and emergency departments of Maryam Memorial Hospital, Bilal Hospital and Al-Shafi Hospital from January 2022 to June 2022. A group of 150 doctors were selected using convenience sampling that included both men and women with an equal gender ratio. Consent was obtained from the participants, and specific questionnaires, like the Workplace Stress Scale and Somatic Symptoms Scale, were used to measure the levels of work-related stress and physical symptoms in medical professionals working in outpatient and emergency departments. Results: The results showed that there were significant differences between the departments. Staff from the emergency rooms reported having higher work stress (Cohen's d = 1.23) and somatic symptoms (Cohen'sd=1.69) comparedtothose fromoutpatientrooms,whichmarklarge effect sizes. Conclusion: This study found that emergency department workers face a lot of work stress and related physical symptoms. Creating organized wellness programs and self-help strategies for healthcare workers can help them feel better, which would lead to better care for patients. Keywords: doctors, emergency, gender, medical professional