Association of job-related stress factors with stress reactions among male researchers at a Japanese academic institution

The present study was intended to explore the potential relationships between self-esteem and affective temperament (Akiskal et al., 2005) of nurses working for Psychiatric and Mental Health Departments. The ultimate goal is to establish which factor determines their professional stress and adaptation.Methods:Self-administered questionnaires were given to 152 nurses employed in three Portuguese public hospitals. The questionnaire items included socio demographic and job-related data and two scales: the Portuguese version of TEMPS-A Scale (Akiskal, 2005) and the Personal Self-esteem Scale (Ribeiro, J.L.P 2006). For statistical analysis besides descriptive statistics, a correlation model was used.Results:Hyperthimic Temperament was the more prevalent subtype. Women presented a higher Self-esteem positively correlated with Ciclothymic and Anxious temperaments. The results also show that there is a correlation between marital status and Irritable Temperament, and between the years of professional experience and the Cyclothymic and Hyperthymic Temperaments.Conclusion:An interaction between temperament subtypes, self-esteem and professional experience was observed. Gender differences are also significant. Further study is needed to investigate the potential relationship between temperament, self-esteem and professional satisfaction and resilience to job-related stress factors in Psychiatric Departments.

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Measurement Methods of Fatigue, Sleepiness, and Sleep Behaviour Aboard Ships: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010120 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 120

Author(s):

Fiona Kerkamm ◽

Dorothee Dengler ◽

Matthias Eichler ◽

Danuta Materzok-Köppen ◽

Lukas Belz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Subjective Assessment ◽

Measurement Methods ◽

Objective Measurement ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Sleep Behaviour ◽

Frequent Use ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

Since seafarers are known to be exposed to numerous job-related stress factors that can cause fatigue, sleepiness, and disturbed sleep behaviour, the aim of this review was to provide an overview of the subjective and objective measurement methods of these strains. Using a systematic review, 166 studies were identified within the period of January 2010 to December 2020 using the PubMed database. Of the 21 studies selected, 13 used both subjective and objective measurement methods. Six studies used only subjective and two studies only objective methods. For subjective assessment, 12 different questionnaires could be identified as well as activity and sleeping logs. Actigraphy and reaction time tests (RTT) were the most common objective methods. In single cases, electrooculography (EOG), pupillometry and ambulatory polysomnography (PSG) were used. Measurement-related limitations due to vessel-related impacts were less often reported than expected. No restrictions of daily routines on board were described, and only single-measurement disturbances due to ship movements were mentioned. The present literature review reveals that there are various routines to measure fatigue, sleepiness, and sleep behaviour on board. A combination of subjective and objective methods often appears to be beneficial. The frequent use of actigraphy and RTT on board suggests good feasibility and reliable measurements with these methods. The use of ambulatory PSG in maritime-like contexts suggests that this method would also be feasible on board.

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Differences in Associations of Menopausal Symptoms with Job-related Stress Factors in Full-time and Part-time Workers in Japan

International Journal of Women’s Health Care ◽

10.33140/ijwhc/02/01/00002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Full Time ◽

Workplace Environment ◽

High Frequencies ◽

Part Time ◽

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

Background: A large proportion of women in the workforce including part-time workers and full-time workers are in the period of menopausal transition. The degree and kind of menopausal symptoms may be different in full-time workers and part-time workers since the contents of job-related stress in full-time workers and part-time workers are different. We compared menopausal symptoms and job-related stress factors in full-time workers and part-time workers and the associations of menopausal symptoms with job-related stress in both groups. Methods: Health questionnaires including Greene’s climacteric scales and job-related stress scores were given to 613 female general workers aged 45-60 years in Japan. Results: Total Greene’s climacteric scores were not significantly different in full-time workers and part-time workers. Symptoms with high frequencies in both full-time and part-time workers were feeling tired or lacking in energy, loss of interest in sex and irritability. Scores for quantitative overload, qualitative overload and interpersonal relationships in full-time workers were significantly lower than those in part-time workers, while scores for physical overload and workplace environment in part-time workers were significantly lower than those in full-time workers. Psychological symptoms showed significant associations with job control, interpersonal relationships, workplace environment, job fitness and job satisfaction in full-time workers. Conclusions: The degree of job-related stress and the association of job-related stress with menopausal symptoms were different in full-time workers and part-time workers, though menopausal symptoms were similar in full-time and part-time workers. Different strategies for management of menopausal symptoms may be needed in full-time workers and part-time workers.

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Occupational Trends in Absences Resulting from Job-Related Stress

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e359762004-014 ◽

1999 ◽

Author(s):

Bruce J. Bergman ◽

Timothy A. Webster

Keyword(s):

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

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Job Related Stress on Teachers in Self-Financing Schools in Chennai

International Journal of Scientific Research ◽

10.15373/22778179/july2014/25 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (7) ◽

pp. 72-73

Author(s):

Dr. P. S. BUVANESWARI Dr. P. S. BUVANESWARI ◽

Keyword(s):

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

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A Generalized Structural Equation Model Approach to Long Working Hours and Near-Misses among Healthcare Professionals in Japan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18137154 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 7154

Author(s):

Tatsuhiko Anzai ◽

Takashi Yamauchi ◽

Masaki Ozawa ◽

Kunihiko Takahashi

Keyword(s):

Indirect Effects ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Sleep Problems ◽

Working Hours ◽

Near Miss ◽

Long Working Hours ◽

Near Misses ◽

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

(1) Background: Near-miss incidents are the foundation of major injuries. They are warning signs that loss is imminent. Long working hours are a risk factor for near-misses along with sleep problems, job-related stress, and depressive symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the indirect effects of long working hours via mediating variables on near-miss occurrences among Japanese healthcare professionals. (2) Methods: 1490 Japanese healthcare professionals’ reports from a web-based survey of workers in October 2018 were analyzed to evaluate total, direct, and indirect effects of long working hours on near-misses. We applied a generalized structural equation model with three mediating variables: sleep problems, job-related stress, and depressive symptoms. (3) Results: The total effect and direct effect of the categories of working hours longer than 41 h per week (h/w) for occurrence of near-misses were not significantly higher than that of 35–40 h/w. However, for indirect effects on occurrence of near-misses that first passed through job-related stress, there were higher reports for each category compared to 35–40 h/w, with odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) of OR = 1.12, 95% CI (1.07, 1.21) for 41–50 h/w; 1.25, (1.14, 1.41) for 51–60 h/w; and 1.31, (1.18, 1.51) for ≥ 61 h/w. (4) Conclusion: The results suggest that reducing working hours might improve job-related stress, which could reduce near-misses and prevent injuries.

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