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Stress among factory workers in a developing country.
1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1991
Summary
A significant 35% of factory workers face health issues like anxiety and depression due to job stress. Higher social support can mitigate these negative impacts, especially for lower-hierarchy employees.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Job stress is a prevalent issue affecting worker well-being.
- Mental health problems such as anxiety and depression are common among industrial workers.
- Social support may play a crucial role in mitigating job stress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of health problems in factory workers.
- To examine the relationship between job stress, social support, and mental health.
- To identify specific job stress factors impacting worker health.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Sampled population of factory workers.
- Statistical analysis of job stress, social support, and health indicators.
Main Results:
- 35% of factory workers experienced health problems including anxiety, sleep disturbance, and depression.
- Job stress significantly impacted general health, accounting for 41% of variation.
- Lower work hierarchy employees showed significant differences in job stress and social support.
- Job pressure (security, tension) and interpersonal rewards were significant predictors of health.
- Extrinsic rewards (income, status) were not significant predictors.
- Perceived social support positively influenced health, potentially counteracting job stress.
Conclusions:
- Job stress is a major determinant of poor mental health among factory workers.
- Organizational interventions are needed to enhance worker health and organizational growth.
- Social support is a critical factor in improving worker well-being in industrial settings.