Identifying Strategies for Decreasing Work-Related Stress Among Working Men: An International Delphi Consensus Study.
Heidi Eccles1, Molly Nannarone, Rachel Smail-Crevier
1The Institute of Mental Health Research, University of Ottawa (Mr Eccles, Ms Nannarone, Mr Smail-Crevier, Dr Wang); Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary (Dr Lashewicz); Dalhousie University (Dr Aiken), President Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Dr Attridge); School of Industrial Relations (Dr Marchand); Public Health Research Institute (Dr Marchand), University of Montreal, Montreal; Canadian Mental Health Association (Mr Friesen); Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Dr Wang), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Many strategies can help reduce work-related stress for men, but their feasibility varies. This study identified helpful approaches, though practical implementation depends on individual circumstances.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Workplace Well-being
Background:
- Work-related stress is a significant issue affecting working men.
- Identifying effective stress-reduction strategies is crucial for employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify helpful and feasible strategies for working men to decrease work-related stress.
- To establish consensus on the efficacy and practicality of stress-management techniques.
Main Methods:
- An international Delphi consensus study involving four stakeholder panels.
- Three survey rounds were used to rate strategy helpfulness and feasibility.
- Consensus was defined as 80+% agreement from at least three panels.
Main Results:
- Eighty-one strategies reached consensus for helpfulness in reducing work-related stress.
- Only two strategies achieved consensus for feasibility.
- Eleven strategies failed to reach consensus for either helpfulness or feasibility.
Conclusions:
- Numerous strategies are perceived as helpful for mitigating workplace stress.
- The feasibility of implementing these strategies is highly dependent on individual needs and specific contexts.
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