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Association between work role stressors and sleep quality.
S Iwasaki1, Y Deguchi1, K Inoue1
1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|March 6, 2018
Summary
Workplace role stressors like conflict and ambiguity are linked to poor sleep quality. This highlights the importance of addressing job stress for worker health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Work-related stressors are known to negatively impact sleep quality.
- However, the specific relationship between role stressors and sleep quality remains under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between role stressors, specifically role conflict and role ambiguity, and sleep quality.
- To provide empirical evidence on the impact of job role stressors on worker sleep.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving daytime workers.
- Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
- Role stressors were assessed via the Generic Job Stress Questionnaire (GJSQ), with analysis using logistic regression.
Main Results:
- A total of 243 participants completed the study.
- Higher levels of role ambiguity were significantly associated with poor sleep quality (global PSQI score ≥6).
- Role conflict demonstrated a significant association with sleep disturbances and daytime dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Elevated role stress, encompassing both ambiguity and conflict, is demonstrably linked to diminished sleep quality in workers.
- These findings underscore the critical role of managing job-related stress as a key factor in maintaining worker health.
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