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Occupational variations in drinking and psychological distress: a multilevel analysis
Alain Marchand1, Andrée Demers, Pierre Durand
1Health and Prevention Social Research Group (GRASP), University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada. alain.marchand@umontreal.ca
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|September 23, 2003
Summary
Alcohol intake and psychological distress are linked in the workforce. Occupational socioeconomic status influences this relationship, with certain job roles facing higher risks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The connection between alcohol consumption and psychological distress in employed individuals remains under-researched.
- Workplace factors may significantly influence both alcohol intake and mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between alcohol intake and psychological distress among a large sample of workers.
- To identify occupational-level factors, such as socioeconomic status, that may mediate this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A multilevel multivariate model was employed.
- Data were collected from 8,812 workers across 387 occupations.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in alcohol intake and psychological distress were observed at both individual and occupational levels.
- Occupational socioeconomic status was identified as a key factor correlating alcohol intake and psychological distress at the occupation level.
- Specific occupations, including semi-professionals, middle management, foremen, and semiskilled clerical-sales-services, were found to be at higher risk.
Conclusions:
- Occupational socioeconomic status plays a crucial role in the link between alcohol intake and psychological distress.
- Certain occupational groups and demographic factors (gender, work schedule, working hours) are associated with increased risk, highlighting the need for targeted workplace interventions.