Work Stress Research Articles

Analysis of work fatigue risk factors among nurses in inpatient rooms: A study in Hospital X and Hospital Y in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Background: Nurses make up the largest percentage of health workers and play an important role in providing health services, so nurses are at high risk of fatigue. Fatigue can cause nurses to make mistakes in work procedures so that it will have a negative impact on patients. This study aims to analyze the risk factors of nurses' work fatigue in the Inpatient Room of Hospital X and Hospital Y in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Methods: The type of research used is analytic which is observational using cross sectional research design with univariate, bivariate and multivariate tests. The population in this study were all nurses in the Inpatient Room of Hospital X and Hospital Y with sampling techniques using total sampling so that the sample amounted to 131 nurses. Data analysis using chi-square test and logistic regression. Results: The results showed that there was an effect of work stress (0.00), workload (0.04), work shift (0.00), tenure (0.00) on nurses' work fatigue in the Inpatient Room of Hospital X and Hospital Y and there was no effect of length of service (0.69) on nurses' work fatigue in the Inpatient Room of Hospital X and Hospital Y. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of work stress, workload, work shifts and tenure on job fatigue in nurses. Work stress variable is the most influential variable on nurses' work fatigue with an Exp(B) value of 14.647.

Modelling Work–Study Conflict Effects on Built Environment Students’ Well-Being, Health, and Academic Performance

Balancing academic responsibilities and work commitments poses significant challenges for students in built environment (BE) programs, often leading to compromised well-being and academic difficulties. This study examines the causal effects of balancing work–study responsibilities on students’ health, well-being, and academic outcomes, addressing critical gaps in the literature. A positivist research approach was employed, with data collected via an online survey of 253 undergraduate BE students from Australian universities. The survey assessed academic and work stressors, health, mental well-being, coping strategies, and academic outcomes. Statistical analyses, including one-sample t-tests, factor analysis, and path analysis, were used to analyse the data. The findings reveal that BE students experience severe stress and moderate levels of anxiety and depression, significantly impacting their academic performance. Common health issues include fatigue and sleep disturbances. Work–study conflict and performance anxiety were identified as the strongest predictors of negative health outcomes, with maladaptive coping strategies amplifying these effects. These results underscore the urgent need for institutional interventions, such as flexible learning options, enhanced mental health services, and industry partnerships to alleviate work–study conflicts. Encouraging adaptive coping mechanisms and providing targeted support can help mitigate adverse effects, promoting improved academic performance and well-being among BE students. These findings can be generalised to students in other academic disciplines and countries, as similar work–study challenges and their associated impacts are observed globally.

Subclinical depressive symptoms and job stress differentially impact memory in working and retired older adults

Retirement has been associated with cognitive decline beyond normal age-related decline. However, there are many individual differences in retirement that can influence cognition. Subclinical depressive symptoms are common in late life and are associated with general memory decline and a bias towards remembering negative events (i.e., better memory for negative vs. positive or neutral stimuli), in opposition to a reported positivity bias (i.e., better memory for positive vs. negative or neutral stimuli) in aging. Furthermore, job stress is often a major contributor to retirement decisions and may impact cognition post-retirement. Here, we aimed to examine how subclinical depressive symptoms and job stress in working and retired older adults impacted emotional memory. We found that retired, but not working, older adults with greater depressive symptoms showed enhanced negative and impaired positive memory. Second, working older adults with moderately high current job stress showed better memory overall but a weaker positivity bias, while retired older adults with moderately high retrospective job stress showed worse memory overall and a stronger positivity bias. These findings suggest that subclinical depressive symptoms and job stress have differing impacts on emotional memory in late life depending on retirement status.

Introducing brief mindfulness practices to mitigate faculty burnout in the post-COVID era

ABSTRACT In the post-COVID era, many faculty are experiencing a variety of interlinked burnout-related emotional experiences, including classical work stress burnout, decision fatigue from frequent adaptation and change, and compassion fatigue related to the caring demands of the profession. In this manuscript, we detail a framework for understanding the individual and institutional factors contributing to faculty burnout and explore the potential for mindfulness to alleviate these states. Next, we share a workshop model for introducing brief mindfulness practices to faculty and helping them identify key moments when mindfulness practices might be most transformative for them. Next, we share a workshop model for introducing mindfulness to faculty for maximum impact. To conclude, we offer recommendations for implementation depending on facilitators’ level of prior mindfulness experience.

Uncovering energetic mechanisms that link work stressors to sleep

ABSTRACT In this study we examine whether and why daily work stressors are associated with sleep quality and sleep quantity. We draw on the effort-recovery model to test daily relationships between challenge and hindrance work stressors and sleep through physical and psychological fatigue, and vigor. We analyze daily diary data from 98 working sole mothers collected over seven days. The within-person daily hypotheses linking challenge and hindrance stressors to sleep via energetic mediators in our model were not supported. Exploratory analysis revealed several of our hypotheses were supported at the between-person level. Challenge and hindrance stressors were differentially related to psychological fatigue and physical fatigue such that hindrance stressors were positively associated, and challenge stressors were negatively associated. Challenge and hindrance stressors were differentially related to vigor such that hindrance stressors were negatively associated, and challenge stressors were positively associated. Across individuals, challenge and hindrance stressors were indirectly related to sleep quantity through these energetic mediators. This study answers calls for more investigations into mechanisms linking work stressors and sleep, and emphasises the importance of examining phenomena at multiple levels of analysis. Theoretical and practical implications for the challenge-hindrance framework and effort-recovery model, including the appropriate timeframe for study, are discussed.

Work-related burnout and its associated factors among kindergarten teachers: a multi-center cross-sectional study in Ethiopia

IntroductionWork-related burnout is a state of severe physical and mental fatigue and exhaustion resulting from unmanaged prolonged work stress. Kindergarten teachers are at higher risk of work-related burnout compared to other teaching professionals, due to their dual roles as both caregivers and educators for young children. The demands and stresses of these combined responsibilities, coupled with factors such as low salaries, contribute to an increased risk of burnout in this population. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate work-related burnout prevalence and associated factors among kindergarten teachers in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia.MethodsAn institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in March and April of 2024. A sample of 422 kindergarten teachers was recruited using simple random sampling techniques. A standardized, self-administered Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was utilized to measure work-related burnout. We used EpiData V4.6 and SPSS V26 for data entry and analysis, respectively. A bivariable logistic regression analysis (p-value < 0.2) was performed to find factors associated with work-related burnout. Variables found significant in the bivariable analysis were then exported into a multivariable logistic regression model to identify statistically significant variables at a p value < 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.ResultsThe response rate was 95% (401/422). 97.5% of the participants were female, and the participants’ mean (standard deviation) age was 28.5 years (SD ± 5.8). In the past 6 months, the total prevalence of WRB was 39.7% [95% CI (34.8, 44.6)]. Work–family conflicts [AOR: 2.81; 95% CI (1.77, 4.45)], working conditions [AOR: 1.63; 95% CI (1.03, 2.56)], perceived stress [AOR: 1.91; 95% CI (1.21, 3.01)], job dissatisfaction [AOR: 1.75, 95% CI (1.10, 2.79)], and kindergarten type [AOR: 1.66; 95% CI (1.02, 2.68)] were factors significantly associated with WRB.ConclusionAccording to this study, a significant number of kindergarten teachers were affected by burnout due to their working nature. To address this issue, interventions focused at reducing work–family conflicts, increasing job satisfaction, and improving the school environment are necessary to support teachers’ well-being, benefiting both young students and the broader educational landscape.

How Social Trust Affects Young Adults’ Mental Health: Chain Mediation Effects of Social Sustainability in Communities

The community is the primary living environment of youth groups and serves as a bridge between the individual and society. However, few studies have examined how the social environment affects mental health by influencing the social sustainability of the community. This study examines the chain mediating effects of neighbor interactions, reciprocity, and perceived work stress (i.e., social sustainability of communities) in the association of social trust (i.e., social environment) and mental health among Chinese young adults. The data came from the cross-section data from the Chinese General Social Survey (2021). Multiple linear regression models revealed that both social trust and neighbor interactions were significantly and positively related to the mental health of young adults. The structural equation model revealed that social trust had a direct effect on increasing neighbor interactions, which in turn indirectly influenced neighbor reciprocity and perceived work stress, and gradually resulted in the reduction of depressed mood. The findings indicate that neighbor interactions could be advocated and strengthened in communities. Additionally, policymakers should create a more trusting and inclusive social environment to improve the mental health of young adults.

The intermediary effect of work stress on the relationship between off-duty professional growth and reflective ability among mid- and senior-level nurses

BackgroundMid- to senior-level nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare. Their reflective ability is crucial for clinical decision-making and the continuous improvement of nursing practices. Although numerous studies have emphasized the importance of enhancing reflective ability among mid- to senior-level nurses, the specific relationship between off-duty professional growth, dual work stress, and reflective ability remains unclear.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the relationship between reflective ability, work stress, and off-duty professional growth among mid- to senior-level nurses in China, and to determine the mediating role of work stress.MethodsA convenience sampling method was used to recruit 534 mid- to senior-level nurses from three tertiary hospitals in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. Data were collected and analyzed using a general information questionnaire, the Leisure Crafting Scale, the Challenge-Hindrance Work Stress Scale, and the Clinical Nurse Reflective Ability Scale.ResultsThe mean scores for leisure crafting, challenge stress, hindrance stress, and reflective ability among mid- to senior-level nurses were 23.82 ± 9.17, 16.97 ± 6.49, 16.65 ± 5.44, and 56.26 ± 19.09, respectively. Leisure crafting was positively correlated with reflective ability (r = 0.389, P < 0.001), challenge stress (r = 0.399, P < 0.001), and negatively correlated with hindrance stress (r = -0.367, P < 0.001). Reflective ability was positively correlated with challenge stress (r = 0.350, P < 0.001) and negatively correlated with hindrance stress (r = -0.417, P < 0.001). Both challenge-and hindrance stress partially mediated the relationship between leisure crafting and reflective ability, with mediation effects of 19.7% and 30.8%, respectively.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that the reflective ability of mid- to senior-level nurses in China is currently at a moderately low level. Enhancing Off-duty professional growth, leveraging the beneficial aspects of challenge stress, and reducing the negative effects of hindrance stress can notably improve reflective ability. These efforts can lay a strong foundation for the continuous enhancement of nursing quality.

The antecedents and outcomes of work stress among casino dealers

ABSTRACT The casino workforce faces some unique issues (e.g. emotionally fluctuating gamblers) while sharing common features with other hospitality sectors. This study aims to investigate the antecedents of casino dealers’ work stress and the relevant outcomes. We used data collected from 590 casino dealers working for Macao’s six gaming operators for structural equation modelling analysis. The results validated that job insecurity and work-to-family conflict are two main antecedents of work stress among casino dealers, which in turn generate burnout and depression. Job mobility has a negative moderating effect on the relationship between work stress and burnout. This study draws attention to the health outcomes of work stress and the moderating effect of job mobility on the negative outcomes of work stress.

Gaps in Mental Health Care-Seeking Among Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, September 2022-May 2023.

Health care workers experience substantial chronic stress, burnout, and mental distress, and the COVID-19 pandemic might have exacerbated these conditions. To identify ways to improve mental health care-seeking among this population, mental health symptoms, care-seeking, and self-reported barriers to seeking mental health care among U.S. health care providers during the pandemic were studied. During September 2022-May 2023, 2,603 primary care physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants participated in a national Internet panel survey. Approximately one half (45.4%) of participants reported that they did not need mental health care, and only one in five (20.3%) had sought care. One quarter (25.6%) of providers reported mental distress severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria for psychopathology. Among these providers, only 38% reported seeking care; 20.1% indicated that they did not need care, despite severe symptoms. The average number of years in practice was lower for providers reporting care-seeking. Providers who identified as female were also more likely to report care-seeking. The most frequently reported barriers to care-seeking included difficulty getting time off from work, cost of care, and concerns about confidentiality. Increased pandemic-related work stressors were associated with increased symptom severity, but support from work supervisors mitigated these effects. Organizational human resources practices, supervisor training on managing employee stress, and public health messaging to normalize mental health care-seeking and its effects on licensing might help address gaps in provider care-seeking and improve patient outcomes.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Method Intervention in Reducing the Risk of Work Stress in Female Health Workers

Background: Work stress is still one of the problems in the workplace. Survey results show that 55.2% of health workers in hospitals experience work stress. Health workers, especially female nurses and midwives, are more susceptible to stress and anxiety because of their dual roles as housewives and workers along with the work pressures that must be carried out. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of EFT in reducing work stress in female health workers (nakes) in hospitals. Method: The research design used was Quasi Experimental. The sample was health workers, namely nurses and inpatient midwives who worked with a shift work mechanism of 25 people and were measured twice. Intervention method in this study was EFT treatment which was carried out for 7 consecutive days with 3 repetitions in each treatment. ENSS questionnaire was used to assess work stress. Data that had been collected was processed and analyzed using the Paired Sample T-Test. Result: The research findings show that the difference in work stress reduction is 31.76. Analysis test shows p-value = 0.000 (?0.05) which means there is a significant difference between work stress before and after the intervention. This study proves that EFT treatment is effective in reducing the risk of work stress in health workers, especially nurses and midwives who work with irregular shift work mechanisms. The main implication of the results of this study is the innovation of work stress interventions in a way that is fun and easy for workers to do. Conclusion: EFT can be used as one of the efforts to reduce the risk of work stress in health workers in hospitals. This treatment can be adopted as a routine work program in controlling work stress in hospitals, so that it can be applied sustainably both at work and at home independently.

Factors that Affect how well Police Officers do their Jobs: A Case Study from the Royal Malaysian Police's Johor Contingent Headquarters

Abstract: This study investigates the determinants of job performance, specifically focusing on work stress, social support, and emotional intelligence. Data were acquired from 326 police officers in Johor. The results indicate a significant correlation between work stress, social support, emotional intelligence, and police job performance. Furthermore, the regression analysis demonstrates that emotional intelligence emerged as the most influential predictor of job performance. The implication of this study highlights the significance of emotional intelligence in improving job performance among police personnel in Selangor. The report continues by emphasizing the need for future research to provide a more thorough investigation into forecasting job performance, specifically within the setting of Malaysia.

Pengaruh Stres Kerja dan Beban Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai pada Kantor Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Empat Lawang

This study aims to analyze the influence of work stress and workload on employee job satisfaction at the Regional Revenue Agency Office of Empat Lawang Regency. This research employs a quantitative method with a survey approach, where data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 47 employees. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis to determine the influence of the two independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the study indicate that work stress has a significant negative impact on employee job satisfaction, meaning that the higher the level of work stress experienced by employees, the lower their job satisfaction. On the other hand, workload has a significant positive impact on job satisfaction, indicating that a well- managed workload can enhance employee job satisfaction. These findings have important implications for management in developing strategies to manage employee stress and workload to enhance job satisfaction and organizational productivity.

Psychometric properties of the Recovery Experience Questionnaire in a coaching population

Recognized as the process of psychophysiological unwinding from the demands of work and other stressors, occupational recovery has been a popular topic of study over the past decade. Building on the recovery research in occupational workers and more recently athletes, sport and performance psychology scholars have begun to consider the occupational recovery of the team around the team (i.e., athletic trainers and sport psychology professionals). Like the aforementioned professionals, coaches may be able to use recovery to buffer work-related stressors which can impact their health, work performance, and career longevity. That said, there is a dearth of research on coach recovery, perhaps due to a lack of appropriate measures to study occupational recovery in this specific population. The purpose of the current study, therefore, was to validate the Recovery Experience Questionnaire (REQ) in a coaching population. A sample of 237 collegiate and professional coaches (148 males, 89 females) were recruited from various sports, competitive levels, and roles. In addition to assessing two forms of reliability, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the four latent variable measurement model of the REQ. Furthermore, correlational analyses were used to demonstrate discriminant validity between the REQ and a measure of perceived stress. Collectively, the results suggest that the REQ possesses strong psychometric properties and is a measure worthy of further exploration and use in an elite coaching population.

Exploring the Influence of Top Management Support on the Relationship between Workplace Deviance Dimensions And Job Satisfaction in Omani Universities

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the influence of workplace deviance dimensions on job satisfaction, with Top Management support acting as a mediator within Omani universities. Research Methodology—The study's data were collected using a random sampling method, encompassing employees and academic staff from various universities in Oman. The sample size of 380 respondents was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (Smart-PLS) to explore causal relationships among the study's latent variables. Findings – The findings indicate that several workplace deviance factors—specifically communication, training development, employee empowerment, diversity tolerance, and employee motivation—are significant negative predictors of job satisfaction. However, work stress did not show a significant effect on job satisfaction. Additionally, a lack of communication, training development, and employee motivation had a statistically significant negative impact on top management support, whereas employee empowerment had a positive impact. Conversely, work stress and lack of diversity tolerance were found to be insignificant for top management support. Top management support (TM) was found to mediate the relationship between workplace deviance and job satisfaction. Specifically, TM partially mediated the lack of communication, training development, and employee empowerment on job satisfaction. The major contribution of this research lies in statistically validating the negative influence of workplace deviance factors on job satisfaction within the higher education sector in Oman. Practical implications – This study enhances understanding the relationships between workplace stress, communication, training development, diversity tolerance, and employee motivation, offering essential guidelines for managing workplace deviance. Originality/Value –It contributes to the ongoing discourse on the critical role of top management support by examining its unique mediating effect on workplace deviance and job satisfaction.

The impact of job stress on the nursing profession: a comprehensive approach

IntroductionJob stress in nursing represents a significant challenge due to the particular characteristics of this profession. Nurses faced working conditions that include constant contact with processes of suffering, death and emotional overload, which impacted both their physical and mental health. In addition, factors such as long working hours, moonlighting and adverse working conditions intensified stress, affecting their quality of life and professional performance.DevelopmentThe phenomenon of work stress was first described by Hans Selye and comprises phases of alarm, resistance and exhaustion. In nursing, prolonged exposure to stress triggered physical health problems such as immunological, cardiovascular and metabolic alterations, together with psychological symptoms related to Burnout syndrome. This syndrome, characterized by emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, was associated with psychosocial factors such as excessive workload, rotating shifts and emotional demands derived from contact with patients in critical situations. Recent studies also highlighted the influence of the gender perspective, underlining the inequalities affecting women in this profession, such as unfavorable labor relations and greater exposure to risks.ConclusionJob stress in nursing is a complex problem that requires comprehensive strategies for its mitigation. The implementation of organizational policies that promote occupational health, along with the development of stress management skills and psychological support, proved crucial. This holistic approach would improve not only the quality of life of nurses, but also the care provided to patients and the sustainability of health systems

Psychosocial risk factors and health status of nurses in a Geriatric Hospital in the city of Rosario in August 2021

The professional practice of nursing involves exposure to a series of factors and conditions that demand the physical, cognitive and emotional involvement of nurses. The imbalance between these demands and the possibility of the professional's response can give rise to a scenario of occupational stress that, if prolonged over time, harms the physical and mental health of individuals. The aim of this study was to describe the psychosocial risk factors and the health status of nurses in a Geriatric Hospital in the city of Rosario in August 2021. A descriptive and cross-sectional research study was carried out with a qualitative methodological approach design on the two variables under study. The research site was a comprehensive care institution for the elderly where 30 nurses were selected to perform nursing functions in the 9 inpatient wards. The sampling was non-probabilistic and random until the proposed number of nurses from all the wards was covered.The data collection technique was the survey and a self-administered questionnaire with 21 closed and one open-ended questionnaire was used as an instrument. The instrument was tested with 14 undergraduate students to assess the clarity of the questions posed. The surveyed data showed that the quantitative deficit in the provision of nursing equipment within the work schedule influences their mental health more than the work shift itself (50% and 43% respectively). The work tasks and problems specific to Nursing influence the mental health of the respondents with fairly even parity (43% in both cases). The physical symptoms expressed by the respondents show a predominance of physical fatigue (80% of the cases), physical fatigue (80% of the cases), and physical fatigue (80% of the cases).physical fatigue (80% of the cases), myalgias (63%) and frequent headaches (43%). Some 13% of the nurses showed the psychic symptoms of emotional exhaustion, emotional hardening and frustration -indicators of chronic work stress-; 17% have at least two of these symptoms and 20% only one. Half of the nurses did not express any symptoms of chronic job stress

Optimizing organisation system by focusing on mental wellbeing, substance abuse, counterproductive work behaviour, resilience and stress, using SEM

Optimizing organisation system by focusing on mental wellbeing, substance abuse, counterproductive work behaviour, resilience and stress, using SEM

Family Support–A Critical Factor to Reduce Work Stress and Facilitate Work Life Balance for Female Employees of Banking Sectors in Bangladesh

Family Support–A Critical Factor to Reduce Work Stress and Facilitate Work Life Balance for Female Employees of Banking Sectors in Bangladesh

Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working

Purpose This paper aims to provide the integrated model with artificial intelligence (AI) awareness for the betterment of the higher education system in crisis i.e. fear of contagious viruses (different kinds of flu, monkeypox, chickenpox, COVID-19, etc.) corollaries in developing nations where the quality of education depends on teachers’ commitment, stress and the turnover intention. Design/methodology/approach This empirical investigation employs a self-administered survey distributed among the faculty members within higher education institutions (HEIs) of the Punjab province and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Islamabad, Pakistan. The final sample of 622 faculty members was collected through convenience sampling, and structural equation modeling was performed with SmartPLS to assess the proposed model. Findings The study reveals that remote work significantly enhances organizational commitment while concurrently lowering the turnover intention. Conversely, perceived work stress negatively impacts organizational commitment but positively influences turnover intention. Organizational commitment partially mediates between perceived work stress and turnover intention but exhibited no mediation between remote work and turnover intention. Notably, fear of contagious viruses and AI awareness positively moderate and amplify both the perceived work stress with turnover intention and remote working with organizational commitment, respectively. Research limitations/implications The current study extends the AI-mediated social exchange theory (MET) by observing faculty members of HEIs in the context of remote working, perceived work stress, commitment, turnover intention, fear of contagious viruses and AI awareness. Moreover, the successful application of AI-MET extended the researcher’s understanding of quality education in crisis. Practical implications The study offers several contributions including applications of technical skills with AI awareness among faculty members to provide quality education for society’s welfare. Moreover, HEIs should arrange training programs for performance enhancement. Originality/value This research provided a quality-based model for HEIs for developing nations to deal with forthcoming calamities of contagious viruses and deliver quality education through remote working during lockdown. Nowadays, off-campus education during calamity situations has been an alternative to on-campus education. Therefore, HEIs must introduce AI awareness to increase the dedication of faculty members toward society’s welfare with the utilization of full effort.