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Work alienation and problem alcohol behavior

E S Greenberg1, L Grunberg

  • 1Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309, USA.

Journal of Health and Social Behavior
|March 1, 1995
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Workplace alienation, characterized by low job autonomy and decision-making power, is linked to heavy drinking. This association is indirect, influenced by job satisfaction and perceived coping utility of alcohol.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Work
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • Workplace alienation is a significant issue affecting worker well-being.
  • Previous research suggests links between job dissatisfaction and substance use.
  • Understanding the specific mechanisms connecting alienation and heavy drinking is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between work alienation and heavy drinking among wood products mill workers.
  • To explore the mediating roles of job satisfaction and coping beliefs in this relationship.
  • To examine these dynamics across different workplace structures (union, nonunion, cooperative, ESOP).

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from production workers in various wood products mill types in the Northwest.

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  • Work alienation operationalized as low job autonomy, low use of capacities, and lack of participation.
  • Statistical analysis to test direct and indirect associations between alienation, drinking behaviors, and consequences.

    • Main Results:

    • Work alienation was associated with increased heavy drinking and negative drinking consequences.
    • The relationship was largely indirect, mediated by lower job satisfaction.
    • Perceived utility of drinking as a coping mechanism also played a mediating role.

    Conclusions:

    • Reducing workplace alienation may be an effective strategy for mitigating heavy drinking.
    • Interventions should consider improving job satisfaction and addressing maladaptive coping mechanisms.
    • Different workplace structures may influence these relationships, warranting further investigation.