Is occupational stress associated with work engagement ?
Rosimeire Simprini Padula1, Luciana Dias Chiavegato, Cristina Maria Nunes Cabral
1Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil. rosipadula@gmail.com
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
Occupational stress significantly impacts job satisfaction and health. Higher work engagement is linked to lower occupational stress, promoting better well-being and performance in industrial workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Industrial Management
Background:
- Occupational stress, stemming from work demands and personal factors, can decrease performance and increase disease risk.
- Positive coping mechanisms and encouragement can mitigate psychological and somatic stress, enhancing satisfaction.
- Understanding the interplay between occupational stress and employee engagement is crucial for workplace well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between occupational stress and work engagement.
- To assess how workers' coping strategies influence their stress levels and engagement.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 457 workers from a metallurgical industry.
- Data collection included personal information, the Job Stress Scale, and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant association was found between occupational stress and work engagement (P=0.001).
- Individual coping mechanisms, reflected in work engagement, are directly associated with occupational stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Work engagement is a key factor in managing and reducing the impact of occupational stress.
- Interventions promoting work engagement may improve worker health and job satisfaction in industrial settings.
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