Experienced Stress and the Value of Rest Stops in the Transportation Field

2017 ◽  
pp. 249-267
Author(s):  
Ville Pietiläinen ◽  
Ilkka Salmi ◽  
Rauno Rusko ◽  
Raimo Jänkälä
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Management

Work-related stress has been a long-term research focus in the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Transportation is marginal, but an interesting context for the study as the field contains many specific characteristics related to stress phenomena. This chapter investigates the contents of and connection between work-related stress and rest stops' value in the transportation field, specifically in a lightly settled area with long geographic distances. Professional truck drivers in Finland serve as the target group for this study. The working conditions of truck drivers are unique compared to other branches where the work is not so mobile. In addition to how the truck is equipped, the services and facilities at rest stops are important elements in wellbeing. Based on the qualitative content analysis, this study offers in-depth information concerning work-related stress as an experienced phenomenon in the transportation field. Work management and legislation are highlighted as primary results while a dangerous work environment as well as isolation and loneliness are listed as secondary research results associated with work-related stress and the value of rest stops. Recommendations for future research and practical implications are proposed.

Experienced Stress and the Value of Rest Stops in the Transportation Field

2020 ◽  
pp. 332-351
Author(s):  
Ville Pietiläinen ◽  
Ilkka Salmi ◽  
Rauno Rusko ◽  
Raimo Jänkälä
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Management

Work-related stress has been a long-term research focus in the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Transportation is marginal, but an interesting context for the study as the field contains many specific characteristics related to stress phenomena. This chapter investigates the contents of and connection between work-related stress and rest stops' value in the transportation field, specifically in a lightly settled area with long geographic distances. Professional truck drivers in Finland serve as the target group for this study. The working conditions of truck drivers are unique compared to other branches where the work is not so mobile. In addition to how the truck is equipped, the services and facilities at rest stops are important elements in wellbeing. Based on the qualitative content analysis, this study offers in-depth information concerning work-related stress as an experienced phenomenon in the transportation field. Work management and legislation are highlighted as primary results while a dangerous work environment as well as isolation and loneliness are listed as secondary research results associated with work-related stress and the value of rest stops. Recommendations for future research and practical implications are proposed.

Burnout in Psychiatrists: An Etiological Model

2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailesh Kumar ◽  
Simon Hatcher ◽  
Peter Huggard
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Objective: This article reviews burnout in psychiatrists. A model of burnout is presented which considers three factors: those which may predispose, precipitate, and perpetuate burnout. Lastly, recommendations are made for future research. Methods: We conducted a selective literature review to expand on two recent systematic reviews to examine the etiology, prevalence, and consequences of burnout in psychiatrists. We distinguish the effects of burnout, depression, and work-related stress. Results: An etiological model for the development of burnout in psychiatrists is described here in terms of an interaction between the predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors. Conclusions: Research is needed on the long-term effects of work-place stress on psychiatrists, to identify possible protective factors, and to utilize this information to inform the design of interventions that protect or mitigate the effects of work-place stress on psychiatrists.

scholarly journals Work-related stress of elementary school principals in Finland: Coping strategies and support

2021 ◽  
pp. 174114322110103
Author(s):  
Mailis Elomaa ◽  
Sirpa Eskelä-Haapanen ◽  
Eija Pakarinen ◽  
Leena Halttunen ◽  
Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

The present study aimed to investigate elementary school principals’ self-reported causes of work-related stress, their coping strategies to deal with stress and the support they need for their leadership. Seventy-six principals filled in the questionnaire, which included open-ended questions. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the data. The results showed that the main sources of stress were workload, interpersonal conflicts, a lack of resources and internal pressures. Moreover, principals used emotion-focused, problem-focused and social coping to deal with stress. Additionally, principals reported a need for problem-focused support and social support for their leadership. The results revealed the importance of social support and coping for principals’ occupational wellbeing. A more intimate approach to principals’ perceptions about the causes of occupational stress, their coping strategies and the support they need provides opportunities to consider diverse personal requirements, which may be fundamental in promoting principals’ occupational wellbeing.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Depressive Symptoms in Long-Haul Truck Drivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3764
Author(s):  
Alexander M. Crizzle ◽  
Maeve McLean ◽  
Jennifer Malkin
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
Haul Truck

Work-related stress is a salient risk factor for depression. While long-haul truck drivers (LHTDs) face a myriad of occupational pressures and demands, little research has examined predictors of depressive symptoms in this occupational group. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of depressive symptoms in LHTDs. A cross-sectional study was used to examine depressive symptoms, health and working conditions in a sample of 107 LHTDs (mean age of 50.7 ± 12.3; 95.6% were men) at truck stops from five Western Canadian cities. The findings show that 44% of LHTDs reported symptoms of depression in the past 12 months. Severe work-related stress, the use of psychiatric medications and broken sleep were significant predictors of depressive symptomology accounting for 41% of the variance. The findings suggest that LHTDs experience a host of occupational stressors that are embedded within the transportation industry that may increase the risk for depressive symptoms. Mental health promotion efforts that improve sleep quality, decrease work-related demands and pressures, and increase the use of psychiatric medication may reduce rates of depressive symptoms among LHTDs.

Addressing psychosocial work-related stress interventions: A systematic review

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Julia Restrepo ◽  
Mariantonia Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Related Stress

BACKGROUND: Work-related stress can be defined as an individual’s reactions to work characteristics and indicates a poor relationship between coping abilities and work environment. If unmanaged, stress can impact mental and physical health (e.g., causing depression and cardiovascular disease). Many individuals use maladaptive stress-coping strategies, such as sedentary activities, unhealthy eating behaviors, and alcohol consumption, which do not contribute to long-term stress management. In contrast, stress reduction programs can help people manage and effectively reduce stress in the long term. OBJECTIVE: To gather the state of the art of work-related stress interventions, their efficacy and applications. METHOD: The PsycINFO and EBSCOHost databases were used. The search was carried out between January 28 and March 30, 2019. Inclusion criteria were full text available, text in English or Spanish and a study population comprising workers. RESULTS: Twenty-nine articles that included interventions involving aromatherapy, bibliotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exercise, alternative medicine, mindfulness, technology, stress management and sensory intervention were analyzed. The interventions showed significant reductions in stress, anxiety, depression and burnout; however, most of the studies were not based on specific stress models, and control groups often received no intervention whatsoever. As a result, it is challenging to draw conclusions regarding the success of the interventions, especially if they are novel. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that there is a broad portfolio of successful interventions regarding work-related stress. Most of the successful interventions were based on mindfulness; however, aerobic exercise and bibliotherapy may also be successful. The structure and level of evidence appear to be very relevant to the development of a successful intervention.

scholarly journals Analysis of a New Work-Related Stress Assessment Tool

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Gaetano Buonocore ◽  
Nelson Mauro Maldonato ◽  
Yari Mirko Alfano ◽  
Simona Annunziata ◽  
Tilde Annunziato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
New Research

Background: Work-related stress is a relevant phenomenon in terms of health and safety at work, as occupational distress has a negative impact on individual and organisational well-being. It is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon, whose evaluation must be carried out through a specific and adequate methodology. Objective: This work aims to identify versatile tools that can quickly provide reliable measures of work distress. It analyzes the proposal elaborated by the “Comitato Unico di Garanzia per le Pari Opportunità, la Valorizzazione del Benessere di chi lavora e contro le Discriminazioni” of Rome, i.e. the tool “Valutazione è prevenzione, Sicurezza è partecipazione”. Methods: A study was carried out on a sample of 474 employees of the Neapolitan Judicial Offices, who were given a standardized questionnaire to investigate the stress, associated with the proposal of the Comitato Unico di Garanzia. Results: From the elaboration of the results, it emerges that the conditions of working wellbeing are linked to two main factors related to the perception of workers both of physical-environmental and organisational-relational aspects. In particular, it emerged that the new assessment tool, consisting of a small number of items, contributes to the detection of work stress, so it is necessary to deepen through future research the contribution that this tool can offer to the survey on work-related stress. Conclusion: Having highlighted two factors that significantly saturate the presence of a working discomfort, through an agile tool, allows us to plan a new research path, which can approach the complexity of the phenomenon through the methods of deep learning.

scholarly journals The Work-Related Stress Experienced by Registered Nurses at Municipal Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cilmara Arén ◽  
Ingrid From ◽  
Armand Jaçelli ◽  
Berit Gesar
Keyword(s):  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Related Stress

Abstract Background Stress can originate from many different unsatisfying work situations. Registered nurses working in municipal care have experience of work-related stress in different ways. Aim The purpose of this study was to describe the work-related stress experienced by registered nurses caring for older people at municipal aged care facilities. Methods Qualitative semi-structured interviews according to Polit and Beck were carried out in clinical work at six different municipal aged care facilities in Sweden. Twelve registered nurses participated in the study. Results The results outlined in one main central theme: Feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction contribute to work-related stress and three categories: Difficulty coping with work tasks, Insufficient support, Work-related stress affects private lives. Areas identified were lack of time, staff shortages, high number of patients, lack of communication and teamwork in the working group, showing that inadequacy and dissatisfaction can contribute to work-related stress. This can contribute to work-related stress, and it can be a result of problems in the organizational and social work environment. Conclusion This study showed the everyday experiences of registered nurses’ stress at work. The reasons that registered nurses experience a heavy workload were found to be similar in several municipal care facilities. Future interventions should consider the areas of stress found in this study in order to reduce the risk of further increasing the work-related stress experienced by registered nurses working in municipal aged care.

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