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Employee occupational stress in banking.

Maria Michailidis1, Yiota Georgiou

  • 1Intercollege (University College), Nicosia, Cyprus. michailidis.m@intercollege.ac.cy

Work (Reading, Mass.)
|April 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study on banking employees found that education level, family support, and relaxation time influence occupational stress. Alcohol consumption also significantly impacts stress levels in bank workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Work-related stress significantly impacts individuals and organizations globally.
  • Research on occupational stress is emerging in some regions.
  • The banking sector faces unique workplace stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine occupational stress among banking sector employees.
  • To investigate factors influencing stress levels in bank workers.
  • To understand the relationship between education and occupational stress.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 60 bank employees was surveyed.
  • Data collected using the Occupational Stress Indicator (OSI).
  • Analysis focused on organizational levels, educational backgrounds, and stress indicators.

Main Results:

  • Employees' educational levels significantly affect their experience of occupational stress.
  • Factors like work variety, discrimination, and conflicting tasks contribute to stress.
  • Work-life balance is influenced by education, family support, and relaxation time.
  • Alcohol consumption is a significant factor in determining occupational stress levels.

Conclusions:

  • Educational background plays a crucial role in how banking employees perceive and manage stress.
  • Interventions should consider individual factors like education and support systems.
  • Addressing work-life balance and lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption, is vital for managing occupational stress in the banking sector.

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