Managing Occupational Stress: A Challenge for Rehabilitation Counselors

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Garske
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
Loss Of Self ◽  
Psychological Impairment

Occupational burnout is considered endemic to human service professionals, including those who work as rehabilitation counselors. Generally identified as a reaction to ongoing stress, burnout can be defined as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced accomplishment which can occur among individuals who do “people work” of some kind. The burned out human service provider is prone to health problems, psychological impairment, loss of self-esteem, and a growing dissatisfaction with the job. The focus of this paper will be on human service related occupational stress, along with individual and organizational strategies and renewal. One of the guiding principles of preventative stress management is that individuals, along with organizations are responsible for health and well-being. In rehabilitation, the quality of the counselor-client interaction and service may well depend on the service provider's level of job satisfaction and well-being.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress, Psychological Well being and Quality of Life among Indian Army Personnel

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Dolly Bansal ◽  
Vijendra Nath Pathak ◽  
J. Pradhan ◽  
Anu Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Army Personnel

The study aims to highlight the occupation level on occupational stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life of Indian Army Personnel. The study was conducted on one hundred fifty Indian male Army Personnel of different rank belonging to 25 years to 45 years of age group. The cross-sectional design was used. The sample was selected through the purposive sampling technique. The tools measures like the Occupational Stress Index, Psychological Well-Being Scale and WHO Quality of Life-BREF Hindi was individually administered. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. One way Analysis of Variance results revealed that there is a significant difference in occupational levels on occupational stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life among Indian Army personnel. Pearson product-moment correlations coefficient showed a significant negative relationship between occupational stress with psychological well-being and quality of life and showed a significant positive relationship between psychological well-being and quality of life among Indian Army Personnel.

Quality Circles in Quality of Work Life Projects: Problems and Prospects for Increasing Employee Participation

1984 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gervase R. Bushe
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Employee Participation ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Quality Circles ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
Quality Of Work

Improving the quality of work life in order to reduce alienation, anomie, physical and mental stress has been a focus of human service professionals for many decades. In the past twenty years much of this work has been in Quality of Work Life and Quality Circles (Theory Z) designed to increase worker participation. These efforts have centered around increasing the participation and involvement of lower level employees in decisions that affect their daily working lives. This paper takes the position that good training is not enough. If employee participation is to really take hold, it must be supported by appropriate organizational structures and procedures. Human service professionals who want to increase their influence on organizations must augment their knowledge and skills in social relations with an understanding of organization theory and design. The paper concludes by suggesting directions for the 1980s, pointing out the need for techno-structural intervention strategies and highlighting potential entry levers for those concerned with improving the quality of work life in organizations.

The Complexity Behind the Hispanic Identity

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julissa Senices
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Multiple Identities ◽  
National Origin ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Hispanic Population ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
Selection Of

This paper will review the complexity behind the various Hispanic identities and its implication for the field of rehabilitation counseling and other human service professions. Variables such as privilege, colorism, national origin, socioeconomic status, and experiences with discrimination interact and make-up the multiple identities of Hispanics. Yet, the use of the label Hispanic label has homogenized this population. It is recommended that rehabilitation counselors and other human service professionals be aware of the heterogeneity within the Hispanic population since it gives Hispanics tremendous latitude in the selection of a cultural identity.

A Critical Review of Spiritual Well-Being Scales: Implications for Research, Practice, and Education in Rehabilitation Counseling

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfei Lu ◽  
Chu-Ling Lo ◽  
Na Mi Bang ◽  
Devon Romero
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Main Indicator ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

The primary goal of rehabilitation counseling services is to holistically enhance quality of life (QOL) of persons with disabilities. However, the spiritual dimension of QOL may be the area least attended to by both rehabilitation counselors and counselor educators. It is imperative to raise attention to and understanding of this dimension and specifically its main indicator—spiritual well-being (SWB). In response, the authors of this study reviewed and examined 15 SWB scales regarding scale domains, item generation, selected sample, scaling approaches, as well as psychometric properties (i.e., reliability and validity). The results raised various issues that should be considered by professionals in rehabilitation counseling when studying SWB and its measurement. Implications were provided with regard to research, practice, and teaching on the topic of SWB in rehabilitation counseling.

scholarly journals Enhancing healthcare quality by promoting work-life balance among nursing staff

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrinal M. Varma ◽  
Angela S. Kelling ◽  
Shanta Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Quality Medical Care

Nurses are fundamental to the functioning of any healthcare organization. However, nursing is a demanding and stressful profession. Excessive occupational stress can cause work-life conflict, decrease quality of care, and increase nurse resignation. It is essential that healthcare providers examine their organizational culture to ensure a supportive climate to maximize the well-being and work-life balance of nurses. With the improvement of the organizational culture, nurses will be able to provide top quality medical care, be more productive, and enhance patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Dementia Caregiving and Cognition: An Extension of the Stress Process Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 476-477
Author(s):  
Francesca Falzarano ◽  
Karen Siedlecki
Keyword(s):  
Implicit Memory ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Stress Process ◽  
Stress Process Model ◽  
Loss Of Self ◽  
Secondary Stressors

Abstract As cases of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) continue to rise, informal caregivers are critical resources in providing dementia care, yet caregiving is associated with high levels of burden, stress, anxiety and depression. Caregiving can be a prolonged and stressful experience, and impaired cognitive functioning in caregivers could impact their own health and quality of life and compromise the quality of care provided to their care-recipient. Thus, the purpose of the current study is to use the Stress Process Model as a guiding theoretical framework to identify whether primary stressors (e.g., care recipient functional status, cognitive problems) or secondary stressors (e.g., loss of self, economic conflict) predict performance across seven domains of cognition in 50 primary ADRD caregivers. Hierarchical regression analyses were used to examine which primary and secondary stressors emerge as predictors of cognitive performance. Results indicated that primary stressors (e.g., problematic dementia behaviors and relational deprivation) significantly predicted working memory performance and secondary stressors (e.g., economic strain, loss of self) significantly predicted implicit memory performance. Additionally, higher levels of caregiver burden predicted worse performance on executive functioning and implicit memory measures. Overall, the findings of this study indicate that the stress associated with caregiving may have adverse effects beyond psychosocial outcomes, and findings can be used to inform policies and practices with regard to caregiver health and well-being.

scholarly journals Work, stress, and well-being of healthcare and human service professionals during outbreak of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Kenny Kwong
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Occupational Stressors ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
Staff Composition ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Objective: This study explored the level of occupational stress experienced by healthcare and human service professionals during COVID-19 pandemic and assessed if their personal characteristics, occupational stressors, job satisfaction, and their satisfaction with diversity of staff composition, salary, and compensation influenced their perceived stress, and their physical and psychological well-being.Methods: A total of 227 healthcare and human service professionals participated in an online survey from March to August 2020. Participants provided background and job-related information and completed several measures to explore their perceived stress, job experiences, occupational stressors, as well as their physical and psychological problems. Bivariate analyses were used to assess the relationships between perceived stress, occupational stressors, satisfaction with job salary and compensation, satisfaction with diversity of staff composition, overall job satisfaction, and physical and psychological problems. Stepwise multiple regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of perceived stress and physical and psychological problems.Results: The study found a significant correlation between level of job satisfaction, satisfaction with diversity of staff composition, and satisfaction with job salary and compensation. Perceived stress was related positively with occupational stressors and physical and psychological problems, but negatively with overall job satisfaction, satisfaction with diversity of staff composition, and satisfaction with job salary and compensation. The findings found occupational stressors and being younger as significant predicators of perceived stress. Occupational stressors and female gender were significant predicators of experience of physical and psychological problems.Conclusions: This study provides understanding on critical factors that have impacted healthcare and human service professionals’ stress and wellbeing during outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. These factors should be further investigated to inform public policy and interventions that mitigate health and mental health problems among these professionals during this and future outbreaks.

Stress Research: Review and Reappraisal

1980 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 238-242
Author(s):  
Gavriel Salvendy ◽  
Joe Sharit
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
White Collar ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Review ◽  
White Collar Workers ◽  
Health And Well Being

The pervasive nature of stress is an all too familiar phenomenon. That undesirable levels of stress can affect our productivity and the quality of our work as well as our general health and well-being has been thoroughly established. These critical effects however that stress has on our working and leisure life for both blue and white-collar workers and its significant contribution to the development of coronary heart disease makes it essential for industrial engineers to understand this phenomenon, with the objective that consideratons of stress-management be given during the design and maintenance of the work environment. This paper discusses the phenomenon of stress, reviews methodologies for measuring stress, discusses some sources of occupational stress, and presents some strategies for its management.

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