scholarly journals ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN WORKPLACE STRESS AND CAREGIVER STRAIN IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYED CAREGIVERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 288-288
Author(s):  
M Templeman ◽  
A Badana ◽  
W Haley
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Employed Caregivers

Racial Group Responses to Work and Parent Care

1993 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viola M. Lechner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Racial Group ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Black Caregivers ◽  
Formal Services ◽  
Employed Caregivers

Utilizing stress theories, the author compared the experiences of 113 black and white employees who worked full time and cared for frail parents. Findings revealed that both racial groups had similar caregiving demands and similar levels of personal, social, work, mental, and physical strain. Their sources of environmental support varied. Black employed caregivers felt closer to their parents, whereas white employed caregivers received more assistance in the workplace. The parents of the black caregivers received more formal services. Black caregivers had less disposable income and were less likely to be married. Within-group comparisons indicated that work interferences (late arrivals, early departures, unscheduled days off, and excessive personal telephoning) significantly predicted more fragile mental health for whites and more fragile physical health for blacks. Implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Assistance Received by Employed Caregivers and Their Care Recipients: Who Helps Care Recipients When Caregivers Work Full Time?

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 752-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Scharlach ◽  
Kristen Gustavson ◽  
Teresa S. Dal Santo
Keyword(s):  
Full Time ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Employed Caregivers

Employment outcomes, anxiety, and depression among caregivers of African American cancer survivors.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (27_suppl) ◽  
pp. 175-175
Author(s):  
Theresa A. Hastert ◽  
Julie J. Ruterbusch ◽  
Kendra L. Schwartz ◽  
Felicity W. K. Harper ◽  
Tara Baird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Employed Caregivers

175 Background: Cancer patients commonly rely on loved ones to act as informal caregivers during and after treatment. Caregivers may need to take time off work or make other employment changes to handle caregiving demands. Employment changes due to caregiving and their impacts on psychological outcomes are not well understood, especially among caregivers of African American cancer survivors. Methods: Results include information from caregivers of participants in the Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) cohort, a population-based study of African American survivors of breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer from Metropolitan Detroit. ROCS participants nominated a friend or family member who acted as a caregiver to participate in the caregiver study. Caregivers provided information on employment and PROMIS depression and anxiety measures. The relationship between work outcomes and anxiety/depression was assessed using logistic regression models controlling for age, sex, income, and the caregiver’s relationship to the survivor. Results: For the first 350 caregivers enrolled, more than half (56%) were employed (42% full time, 14% part time) at the time of the survivor’s diagnosis. 53% of employed caregivers took time off work, including 40% who took unpaid time off to provide care. 16% took one month or more off work, including 12% who took at least one month of unpaid time. Taking at least one month off was associated with 2.3 (95% CI: 1.0, 5.4) times the odds of depressive symptoms but was not associated with anxiety. Extended unpaid time off was not associated with depression or anxiety. 38% of employed caregivers reported that it was somewhat, very or extremely difficult to balance work and caregiving. Difficulty balancing work and caregiving was associated with 3.1 times the odds of depressive symptoms (95% CI: 1.5, 6.2), and 2.2 times the odds of any anxiety (95% CI: 1.1, 4.3) compared with those who reported little or no difficulty. Conclusions: Difficulty balancing work and caregiving is common among caregivers of African American cancer survivors, and is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Supports for caregivers facing employment challenges may improve their psychosocial wellbeing.

scholarly journals The Interaction Effects of Burnout and Job Support on Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) among Firefighters and Policemen

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-Yi Lin ◽  
Jong-Yi Wang ◽  
Dann-Pyng Shih ◽  
Hsien-Wen Kuo ◽  
Wen-Miin Liang
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Job Support

Policemen and firefighters encounter numerous emergency events that frequently lead to high burnout and low job support, resulting in adverse health effects. A number of studies reported the correlation between job characteristics and the risk of peptic ulcer diseases (PUD) across various industries. However, there is very little research on evaluating the interaction effects of burnout and job support on the prevalence of PUD among firefighters and policemen. The objective of this study was to assess the interactional effects between burnout and job support on the prevalence of PUD among firefighters and policemen. This was a cross-sectional quantitative study. Registered, full-time police officers and firefighters in Taiwan were anonymously interviewed by a mail-delivered questionnaire. All female workers were excluded due to different job characteristics and a limited sample size. A total of 9328 firefighters and 42,798 policemen completed the questionnaire, with a response rate of 78.7%. Overall, prevalence rates of self-reported and self-reports of physician-diagnosed PUD were 8.3% and 6.5% for policemen and 7.1% and 5.5% for firefighters, respectively. There was a 22% reduced odds ratio of PUD as diagnosed by physicians for the group with low burnout and high job support, but an increased odds ratio of 53% for the group with high burnout and low job support, after adjusting for lifestyle and demographic variables. There must be an increase of job support and reduction of burnout through the modification of work structure and setting up of counseling services to reduce workplace stress and the prevalence of PUD among policemen and firefighters.

scholarly journals E-mail load, workload stress and desired e-mail load: a cybernetic approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 430-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Francois Stich ◽  
Monideepa Tarafdar ◽  
Patrick Stacey ◽  
Cary L. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Cybernetic Theory

PurposeUsing e-mail is a time-consuming activity that can increase workload stress. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the individual’s e-mail load, workload stress and desired e-mail load, drawing from the cybernetic theory of stress.Design/methodology/approachBased on prior theory, the authors first hypothesized relationships among e-mail load, workplace stress and desired e-mail load. The authors then tested these relationships on a sample of 504 full-time workers in the USA, using survey data and covariance-based structural equation modeling techniques.FindingsThe authors find that higher e-mail load is associated with higher workload stress; higher workload stress is associated with lower desired e-mail load; lower desired e-mail load is associated with lower e-mail load; and higher workload stress is associated with higher psychological strain, higher negative emotions and lower organizational commitment.Originality/valueThe study provides a novel understanding of workload stress due to e-mail load, through the lens of cybernetic theory. It contributes to the e-mail overload and technostress literatures by conceptualizing desired e-mail load as a potential outcome of workplace stress and as a regulator for e-mail load. For practitioners, the study highlights the importance of managing employees’ e-mail load to prevent the negative effects of workplace stress and associated strains.

The effect of the employee perceived training on job satisfaction: the mediating role of workplace stress

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harun Sesen ◽  
Senay Sahil Ertan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Certified Nursing Assistants ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to mediate the impact of workplace stress and job satisfaction on nurses’ perception of training. It sheds light on the links between job satisfaction, Certified Nursing Assistants’ perception of training and workplace stress in nursing homes. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed in 12 different elderly home care centres in Northern Cyprus during September to October 2017. The sampling frame consists of 317 full-time Certified Nursing Assistants who completed measures of perception of training, job satisfaction and workplace stress. This paper used structural equation modelling to test a theoretical model and hypothesis. Findings The findings emphasize that Certified Nursing Assistants’ perception of training has a positive impact on their job satisfaction and negative impact on workplace stress while workplace stress mediates the relationship between their perception of training and job satisfaction. The results indicate that while the motivation for training and support for training have an effect on job satisfaction, access to training and benefits for training do not yield any significant impact on it and workplace stress plays a mediating role. Originality/value This study confirms that the CNAs’ perception of training and job stress affect the emergence of job satisfaction, and workplace stress mediated the relation between training and satisfaction posited by social exchange theory.

scholarly journals Emerging dynamics of workplace stress of employees in a large organization in Hong Kong

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-151
Author(s):  
Adrian Low ◽  
Rollin McCraty
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Organization ◽  
Stress Measurements ◽  
Positive Correlations

Purpose Research on workplace stress measurements varied without much accuracy and effectiveness. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new quantitative assessment tool emWave Pro Plus (Institute of HeartMath) and compare heart rate variability (HRV) results with the Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment (POQA) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Design/methodology/approach This research opted for a correlational study which involves 85 full-time employees who were working at least 40 h per week in a large corporation participated in this study. The POQA and PSS were used to correlate with HRV. Findings Astonishing findings emerged in this study. Significant positive correlations were found between emotional stress and HRV, and between intention to quit and HRV. In other words, the researchers have to make sense the following surprising findings: the higher the emotional stress an employee faces, the healthier they are. Healthier employees may have higher intentions of quitting their jobs. The surprising results may be attributed to personality, culture, emotional regulation and age among others. Originality/value This research fulfills an identified need to validate quantifiable stress measurements especially in a corporate environment. The research also shows promising results, and future studies should continue to tap into HRV as an objective measure of mental health and workplace stress.

scholarly journals STRAIN AMONG CAREGIVERS OF OLDER BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S642-S642
Author(s):  
Janine A Overcash ◽  
Susan Fugett ◽  
Alai Tan ◽  
Jane Ginther ◽  
Nicole Williams
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Geriatric Oncology ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract Caregiver strain is the emotional and physical demands associated with providing care, particularly when the needs exceed the resources. The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate the predictors of strain among caregivers of older breast cancer patients. Relationships among caregiver strain (Modified Caregiver Strain Index), age, employment status, patient characteristics and scores on the comprehensive geriatric assessment (grip strength, Timed up & Go, Mini Nutritional Assessment, MiniCog, Geriatric Depression Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Brief Fatigue Inventory) are described. This cross sectional study included women who were diagnosed with breast cancer, over the age of 69 years, receiving any type of treatment and seeking an initial assessment in a geriatric oncology program.. Dyads (N=39) had a mean patient age of 77 and caregiver age of 64 years. Most patients were diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma 30 (76.9%), most had lumpectomy 23 (59%), and were stage 1 15 (38.5%). Most patients had one caregiver 22(56.4%) who worked full-time 12(30.8) and rated their health as very good 16 (25.4%). Increasing age of the caregiver was associated with less caregiver strain (r = -0.45, p=.02). Employment status of the caregiver was significantly related to caregiver strain -0.35 (p=.03). Caregivers employed full time 3.5 (p = .08), and part time 5.9 (p=0.3) experienced greater strain (mean±SD: 9.4±8.8) than those employed full-time (4.7±3.4). Patient depression, caregiver employment status and age of the caregiver are related to caregiver strain. Healthcare providers must assess for strain in cancer givers of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Work Locus of Control as a Moderator of Relationship between Work Stressor and Counter Productive Work Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3511-3513
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Akhtar ◽  
Mutayyaba Majeed ◽  
Sadia Aman ◽  
Syeda Sara Bano ◽  
Subhan Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Work Stressors ◽  
Moderator Effect ◽  
Counterproductive Behavior ◽  
Work Locus Of Control

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine whether the work locus of control is a moderator of the relationship between counterproductive behavior at work and work stressors. Methods: To investigate this relationship, 346 full-time working adults employed at Nishter hospital Multan and Allied hospital Faisalabad were surveyed during the period from January 2019 to January 2020via three checklist questionnaires. Using hierarchical regression analysis, both main and moderator effect were tested in order to determine whether work locus of control influence employee’s tendencies engage in counterproductive behavior in response to work stressors. Results: Shows that the work locus of control interacts significantly with work stressors in predicting counterproductive behavior at work, suggesting that the work locus of control is an important variable to consider when studying productive behavior at work. The implications of these findings and ideas for future research are discussed. Conclusion: CWB has a detrimental effect on organizations and individuals related with the organization; therefore, organizations should be attentive of the probable influences influencing employee participation in CWB. Keywords: Counterproductive behavior at work, Deviations in the workplace, Location of control in the workplace, Stress at work, Personality

Elder care and the impact of caregiver strain on the health of employed caregivers

Work ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Duxbury ◽  
Christopher Higgins ◽  
Rob Smart
Keyword(s):  
Elder Care ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Employed Caregivers
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