Significance of the Dominant Psychological and Physiological Aspects of the Occupational Stress Models

Abstract The importance of the dominant psychological and physiological aspects of occupational stress models is a significant topic for researchers working in the field of medicine. Modern society faces significant problems in the detection and management of stress due to its growing impact on the functional state of working individuals. Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions is necessary to deal with the adverse effects of occupational stress on health. Controlling and reducing stress is possible by revealing the causal psychophysiological links in the mechanisms of work-related stress. Scientifically based stress management is based on the categories and concepts underlying occupational stress models. Modern work-related models of stress describe and study not only the adverse characteristics of the work process, but also the factors that stimulate the health and well-being of the individual. Monitoring occupational stress is part of the process of neutralizing and eliminating it. In today’s dynamic world, it is not enough to expect only quality performance of the professional duties of employees, but the commitment of managers working in the field of health care is needed to analyse and manage the dominant psychological and physiological aspects of occupational stress models and prevent adverse aspects of models of this type of stress at work.

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Management and Prevention of Occupational Stress

Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies ◽

10.21922/srjis.v5i43.11198 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (43) ◽

Author(s):

Hanae Errhouni ◽

G. Sundharavadivel

Keyword(s):

World Health Organization ◽

Occupational Stress ◽

Occupational Diseases ◽

World Health ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Stress At Work ◽

Health Organization

According to the INRS (National Institute for Research and Safety for the Prevention of Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases), we talk about stress at work when a person feels an imbalance between what is asked to do in the professional setting and the resources available to respond to it. According to WHO (World Health Organization), work-related stress is the set of reactions that employees may have when faced with professional demands and pressures that do not correspond to their knowledge and their abilities and question their ability to cope.

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Stress at Work and the Role of Physical Activity in Its Management and Reduction

Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ◽

10.1515/ajis-2017-0003 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 27-34

Author(s):

Zenel Orhani ◽

Marsela Shehu

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Well Being ◽

Workplace Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Stress At Work ◽

Microsoft Office ◽

Activity Survey ◽

The Impact

Abstract Work related stress is thought to affect an individual’s psychological and physical health in different ways. The aim of the study is to identify the level of stress at work and the impact that the involvement in Physical Activity has for the overall psychological well-being and healthy lifestyle. The sample of the study includes 416 subjects aged 25 - 64 years old, 177 males and 239 females from different professions in Tirana. Instruments used are “Workplace Stress Survey” by The American Institute of Stress (AIS) and “Employee Physical Activity Survey” by EDB Sonoma County, California. The second questionnaire was modified and adapted by the authors for the purposes of this study. For statistical data processing and qualitative descriptions SPPS statistical software package, version 20, Microsoft Office Excel 2007 has been used. The data show that subjects are at a moderate level of stress at work (60.1%), thus stress is present. The dominant gender with work stress is represented by females (60.8%). Referring to the type of profession favoring PA, subjects claim that they cannot be involved in PA in the workplace (78.1%). The subjects are characterized by a low level of PA performance even in their free time; on average they spend 1 - 2 hours/week for 1 - 2 days. As a conclusion, we can say that involvement in PA for managing and reducing stress in the workplace and not only, it is considered as one of the most important factors, it mainly focuses on reducing anxiety and irritability, and increased concentration in individuals′ professional tasks.

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Age Differences in Types and Perceptions of Daily Stress

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/00914150211001588 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009141502110015

Author(s):

Alexis R. Stefaniak ◽

Jessica M. Blaxton ◽

C. S. Bergeman

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Later Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Preventative Care ◽

Stress Exposure ◽

Daily Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress

The present study explores differences in daily stress across individuals of varying ages. Specifically, we explore whether age group (young adult, midlife, late midlife, later life) relates to differences in types of stress (family, friends, partner, health, finances, work), total stress exposure, and perceptions of daily stress intensity. Participants from the Notre Dame Study of Health & Well-being (NDHWB; N = 891) completed daily questionnaires assessing negative small life events and perceived stress for 8 weeks. Findings indicated that young adults reported a higher average number of family, spouse, finance, and work-related stress. Additionally, total daily stress was highest among young adults, and perceived stress was lowest among later life adults. Because daily stress relates to long-term mental and physical stress, gaining a better understanding of how individuals at different points in the life span uniquely experience stress can inform intervention and preventative care techniques aimed at promoting optimal well-being.

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A Qualitative Study Exploring Well-Being and the Potential Impact of Work-Related Stress Among Commercial Airline Pilots

Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors ◽

10.1027/2192-0923/a000199 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Paul Cullen ◽

Joan Cahill ◽

Keith Gaynor

Keyword(s):

Lived Experience ◽

Participatory Design ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Well Being ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Airline Pilots ◽

Work Related ◽

Commercial Airline ◽

Related Stress ◽

The Relationship

Abstract. Increasing evidence suggests that commercial airline pilots can experience physical, mental, and social health difficulties. Qualitative interviews with commercial airline pilots explored the relationship between work-related stress and well-being. Participatory workshops involving pilots were conducted. The methodology of this action-based research involved a blend of person-centered design approaches; specifically, “stakeholder evaluation” and “participatory design.” The findings further support the hypothesis that pilot well-being is being negatively affected by the nature of their work. The biopsychosocial model of the lived experience of a pilot, as presented in this paper, provides a useful structure to examine pilot well-being, and to identify and scope potential coping strategies to self-manage health and well-being issues associated with the job of being a pilot.

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The Social and Health Impact of Accidents at Work: The Analysis of the Italian Case

10.5772/intechopen.101501 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Di Romano Benini

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Impact ◽

Work Culture ◽

Organizational Models ◽

Work Related ◽

Italian Case ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Related Stress

The months of a gradual exit from the pandemic show some significant data and phenomena regarding the phenomenon of accidents at work and occupational diseases. The Italian figure highlights a recovery in injuries and illnesses, but also in the impact of new risk factors deriving from the digitalization of work, which grew with smart working during the pandemic. At the same time, the new organizational models highlight the increased risk of work-related stress diseases. The Italian situation makes clear the need to intervene on the issue of organizational well-being and welfare, to limit the negative impact of risk factors associated with this economic system on society and the health system through a new work culture.

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Factors affecting retention in the Philippine National Rural Physician Deployment Program from 2012 to 2019: a mixed methods study

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-07219-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Erika Louise L. Flores ◽

Edric Matthew R. Manahan ◽

Miguel Paulo B. Lacanilao ◽

Isabella Ma. Beatriz T. Ladaw ◽

Mico Martin B. Mallillin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Well Being ◽

The Philippines ◽

Social Needs ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Work Related ◽

Universal Healthcare ◽

The Individual ◽

Rural Physician

Abstract Background To address the maldistribution of healthcare providers and the shortage of physicians in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas of the Philippines, the Philippine National Rural Physician Deployment Program, or more commonly known as the Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) program was established in 1993. However, as of 2011, only 18% of the DTTBs chose to stay in their assigned municipalities after their two-year deployment, termed retention. This study aims to identify the individual, local, work, national, and international factors affecting the retention of DTTBs in their assigned communities after their two-year deployment. Methods A descriptive, mixed-methods, explanatory design was used. For the quantitative part, the modified and updated Stayers Questionnaire was given to all current DTTBs present in a Continuing Medical Education session in the Development Academy of the Philippines. Descriptive statistics were then presented. For the qualitative part, individual, semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted in-person or via phone with current and alumni DTTBs from 2012 to 2019. Proceedings of the interviews were transcribed, translated, and analyzed thematically. Results 102 current DTTBs participated in the quantitative part of our study, while 10 current and former DTTBs participated in the interviews. Demographic factors and location, personal beliefs, well-being, friends and family dynamics, and perceptions about work were the individual factors identified to affect retention. Social working conditions, career development, and infrastructure, medical equipment, and supplies were among the work factors identified to affect retention. Geography, living conditions, local social needs, and technology were among the local factors identified to affect retention. Compensation, the recently signed Universal Healthcare Law, and Safety and Security were identified as national factors that could affect retention. International factors did not seem to discourage DTTBs from staying in their communities. Conclusions A host of individual, work-related, local, national, and international factors influence the DTTB’s decision to be retained in different, complex, interconnected, and dynamic ways. We also identified implementation issues in the DTTB program and suggested interventions to encourage retention.

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An Ecological Systems Framework for Professional Resilience in Social Work Practice

Social Work ◽

10.1093/sw/swz044 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (1) ◽

pp. 65-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jason M Newell

Keyword(s):

Self Care ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Work Practice ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Ecological Systems ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Systems Framework

Abstract The cumulative effects of chronic work-related stress pervasively and persistently affect the well-being of the human services workforce. As a preventive measure, the ongoing commitment to self-care strategies and resources is essential in maintaining a healthy and resilient professional quality of life. This article describes a holistic approach to cultivating professional resilience through the ongoing practice of self-care. A model for self-care using an ecological systems framework with activities across the biological, interpersonal, organizational, familial, peer-related, spiritual, and recreational aspects of the biopsychosocial self is proposed. Within this model, emphasis is placed on the role of compassion satisfaction and vicarious resilience as key components to fostering meaningful and rewarding careers for social workers.

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Framing stress and associated behaviours at work

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-10-2018-0432 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 2566-2580

Author(s):

Paul Hampton ◽

Ezekiel A. Chinyio ◽

Silvia Riva

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Communication Systems ◽

Work Performance ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Services ◽

Content Type ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Ethnographic Methodology ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand more precisely the culture and interpersonal behaviours associated with stress. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted using a qualitative approach through an ethnographic methodology in relation to three companies. The greater part of the data collection period was structured into observations that ranged between 2 and 4 hr per day, 1–3 days per week, for a period of six months. A total of ten sites were explored; and on each site, the observations involved activities by 5–20 people. Findings The results showed the pivotal importance of interpersonal relationships in coping with the uncertainty of working conditions, the coordination of teamwork and managing responsibilities and power interactions. It was found that the impact of stress is multifaceted, affecting the physical status, interpersonal relationships, work performance and emotional well-being of construction workers. The workers who were studied emphasised five sources of support that help moderate work-related stress: additional tools such as communication systems and software, a facilitated access to professional help (e.g. psychological services), organisational changes in leadership, provision of resources for the well-being of personnel (e.g. job training) and better teamwork. Practical implications The study underlines the importance of dedicated services for stress management and specific training-related abilities devoted to reinforcing positive person–organisation dynamics. In particular, the abilities should relate to managing the impact of stress in terms of physique, interpersonal relationships, work performance and emotional well-being. Originality/value This is one of the first studies to adopt a psychological perspective for understanding construction scenarios and phenomena and was conducted by a qualified psychologist.

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Challenging Cognitive Demands at Work, Related Working Conditions, and Employee Well-Being

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15122911 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. 2911 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sophie-Charlotte Meyer ◽

Lena Hünefeld

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Job Characteristics ◽

Ordinary Least Squares ◽

Work Characteristics ◽

Work Demands ◽

Working Population ◽

Cognitive Demands ◽

Work Related ◽

Cognitive Work ◽

The Individual

In times of digitalized workplaces the extent of challenging cognitive demands at work is rising and employees increasingly have to manage new and unlearned tasks. Yet, these work characteristics have received little attention on how they relate to the worker’s well-being. Thus, we analyze associations between cognitive work demands—also in interaction with other job characteristics—and indicators of employee well-being. The analyses are based on the BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey 2018, a cross-section that is representative for the German working population and covers approximately 20,000 employed individuals. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regressions suggest that cognitive demands are associated with a higher probability of feeling fatigued. In contrast, the results with respect to the employees’ self-rated health status and job satisfaction are ambiguous, depending on which cognitive demand is considered. Overall, the findings indicate that cognitive demands might be related to both resource and demand, depending on the individual resources of employees.

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