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The relationship between stress and absenteeism.

M Woo1, A K Yap, T G Oh

  • 1Department of Psychology, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|January 11, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Workplace stress impacts employee health, with minor illnesses (MI) rising in poor conditions, while medical leave (MC) increases with environmental stressors. Employers can improve well-being by addressing these distinct stress factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Workplace Well-being

Background:

  • A study involving 363 civil service employees assessed mental health using the SCOPE-i inventory.
  • The research aimed to understand workplace mental health promotion initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between workplace stress and employee absenteeism.
  • To differentiate between medical leave (MC) and self-reported minor illnesses (MI) as indicators of absence.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Stress, Coping and Personality Inventory (SCOPE-i) for data collection.
  • Analyzed absenteeism data, distinguishing between medical certificates (MC) and self-reported minor illnesses (MI).

Main Results:

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  • Minor illnesses (MI) were more strongly associated with poor psychosocial workplace conditions (e.g., work overload, organizational tension).
  • Medical leave (MC) was more frequently taken in response to high environmental stressors (e.g., poor lighting, uncomfortable temperatures).
  • Employees often continued working despite minor illnesses when workplace conditions were stressful.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest distinct workplace interventions are needed to reduce MC and improve overall employee well-being.
    • Self-reported minor illnesses (MI) offer a valuable, sensitive metric for assessing the impact of psychosocial stressors in future occupational health studies.