Occupational imbalance and the role of perceived stress in predicting stress-related disorders
Håkansson, Carita LU
and Ahlborg, Gunnar
(2018)
In Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
25(4).
p.278-287
- Abstract
Background: Stress-related disorders are the main reason for sick leave in many European countries. The aim of the present study was to explore whether perceived occupational imbalance predicts stress-related disorders, potential gender differences, and to explore the mediating role of perceived stress. Method: Longitudinal data on 2223 employees in a public organization in Sweden were collected by surveys, and analyzed by logistic regression. Results: Occupational imbalance predicted stress-related disorders among both women and men. However, what aspects of occupational imbalance which predicted stress-related disorders differ by gender. Perceived stress was not a mediator in these associations. Conclusion and significance: How women... (More)
Background: Stress-related disorders are the main reason for sick leave in many European countries. The aim of the present study was to explore whether perceived occupational imbalance predicts stress-related disorders, potential gender differences, and to explore the mediating role of perceived stress. Method: Longitudinal data on 2223 employees in a public organization in Sweden were collected by surveys, and analyzed by logistic regression. Results: Occupational imbalance predicted stress-related disorders among both women and men. However, what aspects of occupational imbalance which predicted stress-related disorders differ by gender. Perceived stress was not a mediator in these associations. Conclusion and significance: How women and men perceived their occupational balance affected the risk of stress-related disorders. The results may be used to develop effective strategies to decrease stress-related disorders.
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- Håkansson, Carita
LU
and Ahlborg, Gunnar
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- publishing date
- 2018
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- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Burnout, exhaustion disorder, human activities, psychological stress
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- Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
- volume
- 25
- issue
- 4
- pages
- 278 - 287
- publisher
- Taylor & Francis
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- pmid:28276962
- scopus:85014440240
- ISSN
- 1103-8128
- DOI
- 10.1080/11038128.2017.1298666
- language
- English
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- 6c83442a-9cdc-4c5a-9cf7-7cb489fae90b
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