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The relation between pathological worrying and fatigue in a working population.

H Andrea1, A J H M Beurskens, Ij Kant

  • 1Department of General Practice, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. helene.andrea@deviersprong.nl

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|November 3, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Pathological worry and fatigue are linked in employees. While distinct, worry may mediate fatigue rather than directly cause it, especially when considering their cross-sectional relationship.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Pathological worry and fatigue are prevalent issues in the working population.
  • Understanding the relationship between these two constructs is crucial for employee well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between pathological worry and fatigue.
  • To determine if pathological worry is a risk factor or a mediating factor for fatigue.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) for pathological worry and the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) for fatigue.
  • Examined psychometric properties and explored associations in employees with very low or very high fatigue levels.
  • Analyzed both cross-sectional and longitudinal data over a 10-month period.

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Main Results:

  • Pathological worry and fatigue are distinct but associated constructs.
  • Pathological worry showed a cross-sectional association with fatigue.
  • Longitudinal prediction of fatigue by worry diminished after accounting for the cross-sectional link, suggesting a mediating role.

Conclusions:

  • Pathological worry and fatigue are associated, even though they can be measured as separate constructs.
  • The cross-sectional association must be considered when examining longitudinal relationships.
  • Pathological worry may function as a mediator rather than a direct risk factor for fatigue.