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Psychosocial Work Environment Risks Among Danish Fishers.
Sisse Grøn1, Fatima Junaid2, Lisa Loloma Froholdt3
1Accidents and Safety Culture, The National Research Center for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Journal of Agromedicine
|February 17, 2025
Summary
Danish fishers experience significant psychosocial risks like stress and unpredictability. This study co-created recommendations to improve the fishing industry
Area of Science:
- Maritime occupational health
- Psychosocial risk assessment
- Fisheries industry studies
Background:
- Psychosocial risks in the fishing industry are under-researched.
- Danish fishers' perceptions of their work environment are largely unknown.
- Actionable strategies for mitigating stressors are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate Danish fishers' perceptions of their psychosocial work environment.
- Identify key psychosocial risks faced by fishers.
- Co-create mitigation strategies with industry stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- Action research design utilizing qualitative co-creative methods.
- Chronicle and design thinking workshops involving fishers and stakeholders.
- Thematic analysis to identify psychosocial risk factors.
Main Results:
- Ten key psychosocial risk themes identified: discouragement, stress, poor economy, negative atmosphere, distrust, injustice, fear, unpredictability, powerlessness, and lost pride.
- Imbalances in influence, meaning, rewards, and predictability contribute to stress.
- Identified overlap with established '6 gold nuggets' of psychosocial risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Danish fishers face significant psychosocial risks impacting their well-being.
- Co-creation with stakeholders yielded six actionable recommendations for policymakers.
- Addressing psychosocial risks is crucial for improving the fishing industry's work environment.
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