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Work-related stress: a brief review
1Centre for Nursing Research and Practice Development, Faculty of Health, Canterbury Christ Church University College, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU, England.
The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
|January 29, 2002
Summary
Work-related stress is a significant health and safety issue in the UK, impacting individuals and organizations. This review explores its effects, contributing factors, and management strategies for occupational stress.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Human Resources Management
Background:
- Work-related stress is a growing concern in the UK, recognized as a major health and safety issue.
- It negatively impacts both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness through direct and indirect effects.
- Factors contributing to occupational stress originate from both the workplace and the home/work interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the concept of work-related stress.
- To analyze its impact on individuals and organizations.
- To explore contributing factors and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of work-related stress.
- Analysis of individual and organizational contributing factors.
- Consideration of the home/work interface.
Main Results:
- Work-related stress has detrimental direct and indirect effects on the workforce.
- Both individual and organizational factors contribute to occupational stress.
- The interplay between home and work life influences stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies are crucial for addressing work-related stress.
- A holistic approach considering individual, organizational, and home factors is necessary.
- Mitigating occupational stress is vital for employee health and organizational success.