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[Interindividual differences in personality and behavior and subjective health problems in shift workers].
L Kaliterna1, S Vidacek, B Radosević-Vidacek
1Institut za medicinska istrazivanja i medicinu rada Sveucilista u Zagrebu, Zagreb.
Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada I Toksikologiju
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Shift work intolerance is linked to personality traits and behaviors. Emotionally unstable, rigid, and older workers with more shift experience reported more health complaints.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Behavioral Medicine
Context:
- Shift work is prevalent across various industries.
- Assessing intolerance to shift work is crucial for worker well-being.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between individual differences (personality, behavior) and subjective health complaints in experienced shift workers.
- To identify specific features associated with shift work intolerance.
Summary:
- 604 experienced shift workers completed questionnaires assessing personality traits (e.g., competitiveness, neuroticism, flexibility) and health complaints (e.g., general health, musculoskeletal, digestive).
- Correlation and regression analyses revealed significant associations between certain personality features and behavioral patterns with subjective health complaints.
- Workers exhibiting emotional instability, low relaxation, inefficiency, rigidity, hard-driving tendencies, impatience (Type A), rigid habits, languidness, older age, and longer shift work experience reported a higher number of health complaints.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of considering individual psychological and behavioral factors in managing shift worker health.
- Identifies specific traits and behaviors that may predispose workers to negative health outcomes associated with shift work.
- Informs potential interventions and support strategies for shift workers experiencing intolerance.