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The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
Published on: November 19, 2015
Stress and some associated factors in a representative sample of the New Zealand workforce
Abstract:
Prevalence of self-reported stress was measured in a sample workforce of 1342 men. About 8% at all ages reported being "often stressed", while the peak was 11% at age 45-54 years. The socioeconomic profile of the workers approximated that of the New Zealand male workforce and it is suggested that the prevalence rate for the total workforce will be similar to that of the sample. In addition, information was obtained on blood pressure, alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and exercise. There is a statistically significant positive association between stress and mild hypertension (p less than 0.001) and smoking (p less than 0.005) and a negative association between stress and exercise (p less than 0.025). This has implications for occupational health workers.
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